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
So in the midst of all the Auction madness, every night winemakers host these incredible dinners all over the valley. On Thursday we went to Clif Family Winery, where they love biking almost as much as wine. Their tasting room is full of bike gear, trip photos, delicious little snacks, and of course wine. A … Continue reading
Amazing weekend in Napa! Was there for Auction Napa Valley, which raises money for health and education charities in Napa. Winemakers from Napa Valley Vintners donate tons of their wine – some from the barrel, some finished bottles – and lot of over the top experiences for people to bid on. The weekend unofficially starts with vintner dinners each … Continue reading
It’s My Big Gay Republican Wedding, Scandal-style! That translates to war rooms, evil (and let’s not forget, CRAZY) gay-bashing ex-VPs, and a sneak peek at Mellie the politician just to name a few key parts of this week’s shenanigans. The wedding itself is all a ruse to protect Cy’s reputation but it ends up with … Continue reading
We’ll leave the debate about who should win the Super Bowl based on athletic skill to the sportscasters. At grapefriend, we discuss all important issues based on grapefriendiness. So let’s take a look at which team is the bigger grapefriend. patriots Exhibit #1: Former quarterback Drew Bledsoe makes Doubleback wine in his hometown Walla Walla, Washington, … Continue reading
It’s been a long draught without Scandal these past few months – but this week it came back with the fury of a grapefriend denied their grapes! Let’s get to it with our plot recapper, Abby! Scandal is back, grapefriends, and it brought a whole lot of crazy to our TVs. Unfortunately this week did … Continue reading
It’s back! Your guide to all the grapiest gifts, fit to be gifted to you or yours. jingle bell wine stopper Adorable – it actually jingles! The perfect little happy sound when you’re re-opening a bottle. $24 from C Wonder here. wine sriracha Most people pair wine with food – these grapefriends put it right in … Continue reading
