Does anything inspire you more to drink cabernet than a snowy winter night? Check out the foot on that woodpile! Decanting while the boeuf bourgignon simmers in the oven. Can’t wait – will post the recipe later because it’s SO good! Continue reading
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prince harry gets grapey at the british embassy
Oh hey, have you heard? Prince Harry’s in the US. The Daily Beast is doing rolling updates on his every move which is hilarious. Grapefriend is heart-warmed at all the pics of him visiting soldiers and stuff, but come on, all we really care about is the wine he was served at the British Embassy … Continue reading
show us your cakebread!
In the 50s, Jack Cakebread had a car repair business, Cakebread’s Garage. But he’d also studied with photographer Ansel Adams and, in 1972, was hired to take wine country photos for a book. While snapping pictures in Napa, Jack visited some old family friends and wound up buying their property. Cakebread Cellars was born. Now it’s an iconic … Continue reading
happy pizza school happy hour!
We’re hitting pizza school! Kneading our dough (tip: pat it like soft bongos), slapping on awesome toppings (Brussels sprouts – who knew?), and of course drinking some wine. Our smoked duck and carmelized onion – killer with the Cakebread Zin And the Brussels sprouts and roasted garlic – no brainier with the Sauvignon Blanc. Mangia… Continue reading
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