People are really fighting over the right to drink lately. Simon Doonan recently wrote an article for Slate about how he wished Prohibition was back in action. What??? I love Simon (he’s the Creative Director of Barney’s if you don’t know) so I wanted to see what his gripe with the grape was all about. … Continue reading
A lot is happening around the Golden Globes, Tina Fey, and wine! First, we just got this Food Network video where Tina and the other 30 Rock writers drink a lot of wine to celebrate the end of the show. Maybe they’re eating later on but in the video we just see them drinking a … Continue reading
I had some Downton business to take care of yesterday, but January 7 was Blue Ivy Carter’s first bday. And apparently, Papa Hov has set her up with a million-dollar nursery at the Barclay’s Center, where the Brooklyn Nets play (he’s a minority owner, if ya don’t know). According to Us Weekly, this ridiculously-priced kid … Continue reading
The grapes just keep on coming! What with Christmas, New Year’s and your general grape guzzling, I’m pretty sure the last month of 2012 was the grapiest month of all. Keep it up, grapefriends! Our clear Grapefriend of the Month is Jordan from Edmonton – I think you’ll see why in this month’s gallery! As … Continue reading
On New Year’s, Happy Hour happens at midnight. I hate delayed gratification. But how can grapefriend bail on anything that involves toasting? This is what was on tap. Fizzmas is technically over, but here’s one last Fun Fact: Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut is the world’s best-selling rosé Champagne in the world. Happy New Year’s, … Continue reading
Sooo excited about my very first post for Cosmo! Did a fun one about what bubbly you should pop on New Year’s based on your Resolutions, which I know everyone will stick to… Lots of fun suggestions if you’re searching for your perfect sparkler for the night! Check them all out here: http://www.cosmopolitan.com/food/party-ideas/champagne-recommendations Tweet us … Continue reading
We made it! 12 Days of Fizzmas officially ends tonight (at least for this year) and we’re ringing it out amazingly, with this Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle. This Champagne’s half Chardonnay and half Pinot Noir and all from Grand Cru villages. It’s uniquely made from three great vintages (rather than just the normal single vintage), so it doesn’t … Continue reading
Think you’ve been popping some good bubbles for the holidays? Here are the Rich Kids of Instagram to best you at Fizzmas. I have to point out that we’re a little light on the world’s most expensive: Bollinger Blanc de Noirs Vieilles Vignes Francaises (average $813), Krug Clos Du Mesnil ($1,072), Krug Clos d’Ambonnay ($2,642). Such Scrooges… Maybe they’re saving … Continue reading
