The Ryder Cup, which starts this Thursday, pits the top 12 golfers from the US against the top 12 in Europe. For this year’s official wine, Mouton Cadet partnered with golf course architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. to design this year’s limited edition bottle. I like the parallel that the course architect makes between golf and wine: “A golf … Continue reading
FOOTBALL IS BACK!!! And thus, our annual post about the best ballers who are JUST like wine. We’ve covered the QBs, the RBs, the WRs – now it’s time for those positions without initials: defensive players. Tough and aggressive, they’re the backbone and brawn of a team. Just like Cabernet! Cabernet is often used in a blend for … Continue reading
For the past 25 years, Mouton Cadet has been the official wine supplier of the Cannes International Film Festival. They serve the wines all at events and official dinners during the Festival, as well as their own rooftop Mouton Cadet Wine Bar. Three limited edition varieties are made, though of course I think the rosé is the perfect sipper for … Continue reading
Most people talk about the jokes. A subset talks about the menu. No one talks about the wine. Except for me! After doing some recon that would make the CIA proud (most people posted pics of the menu with the wines at the bottom CUT OFF – the horror!), I finally found out what wines … Continue reading
As all grapefriends know, you drink WINE while watching the big game. Even the New York Times reported that “wine sales have been steadily growing faster than beer sales, especially around Super Bowl time, a reflection of the changing preferences of younger fans and an increase in women who watch the country’s biggest sporting event.” … Continue reading
Happy Winter Solstice! The shortest day of the year means the longest night getting your grape on by the fire. Let’s get those heavy reds poppin! Cab, southern Rhones, Sicilian reds like Nero d’Avola, Monastrell from Toro. What’s your winter time fave? Continue reading
Giving anything but grapes would just be completely un-grapefriendy or friend-y at all pretty much. So here’s my rundown of some great and fun bottles to give to all types of people in your life! token cheer Ah, the perennial holiday must: the token gift as a small but happy thanks to all sorts of … Continue reading
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Everyone’s been doing posts about what to drink on Thanksgiving. But here’s the truth: You can just drink whatever the eff you want. So if you were feeling like this about picking Thanksgiving wine: you should now just feel like this: Thanksgiving is a mishmash of a million foods – how could you possibly pair … Continue reading
I recently went on an expedition for Bordeaux Wines to see how you could navigate wine store shelves to pick some great Bordeaux bottles for all different tastes. With over 40 appellations, Bordeaux can be a confusing wine region but it’s totally worth exploring to find the incredibly complex and extraordinarily delicious wines. whites Bordeaux wines are all about the … Continue reading
Today Rosé Week takes us to Tuscany with our 3rd summer selection! Castello di Bossi is one of those savory rosés that goes great with food. 70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon make it heartier than other rosés, and this one has earthy and herbal notes. Kinda better with dinner rather than porch pounding. (16.99 … Continue reading
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