I listen to holiday songs all December long. I’m partial to jazz versions, although this season I’ve also been all about “Christmas in Hollis.” But there’s a version for every tune-taste out there, just like there’s a style of bubbly to match each song! Jingle Bell Rock: fun and fizzy Prosecco, like LaLuca. Such a great value … Continue reading
Last month, the Marlins forked over a landmark contract to Giancarlo Stanton: 13 years for a reported $325 million. Kind of a lot of money. And no better reason to celebrate. After signing, Stanton headed to FDR nightclub at the Delano in Miami and got his hands on a methuselah (a large format equal to 8 bottles in … Continue reading
It’s Fizzmas! We’ll be covering all things bubbly this week so pop your corks and enjoy. Baz Luhrmann, director of Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge, and his costume designer wife Catherine Martin did a collaboration series called Baz Dazzled with Barneys for the holidays. Included are all sorts of things you don’t need but … Continue reading
First, she said in her book that she likes wine and drinks it as part of a healthy diet. Holla. Now it’s been reported that she’s taking her grape love to the next level, taking and passing an advanced wine course. She took it via Grape Experience, which is a WSET approved class provider. This organization … Continue reading
Happy Grapesgiving, grapefriends! So many people and so many wines to be thankful for. You’ve probably seen a ton of stories about what to pair with your Thanksgiving feast – don’t believe any of them. As I’ve said on past TGs, the dinner is such a hodge podge of foods that it’s impossible to recommend … Continue reading
Big Kate Spade fan, and love this adorable video they just put out for the holidays. Anna Kendrick plays a ditzy girl who gets locked out of her apartment after a Kate Spade shopping spree, so she puts on a mini fashion show for her dog on the stoop while she waits for keys. Like … Continue reading
First, apologies for the delayed recap: Grapefriend and I were eating and drinking our way through New Orleans the past few days. I’m just sorry we couldn’t bring back beignets and praline bacon for you all! But not to worry, Scandal-watching was top priority upon return. wine moment #1 (and only) There wasn’t a lot … Continue reading
Congrats, Giants! Man, I wish I were talking about the NY Giants – but sadly the east coast G-men don’t looked poised for a championship this year and don’t have their own wine!!! The San Francisco Giants, on the other hand, won the World Series last night (their 8th championship title) and have their own … Continue reading
First, let me just say that was a blockbuster of an episode. Wow. So many major monologues, so many feels. Also, I learned what Eiffel Towering is. Yes, I had to Google it. Does that make me an old? A prude? Both? I don’t know. I am, however, fairly certain that Karen Grant was not … Continue reading
The Scandal grapes kept coming in Week 2! Take it away, Abby! The second episode of the season sees everyone getting back into their normal work routines, especially Liv who (as we’re reminded multiple times) is no longer “standing in the sun” with Jake. She is, however, jogging with him—presumably working off all those giant … Continue reading
