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Tag Archives: france

the pink keeps pouring. a lot.
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the pink keeps pouring. a lot.

Posted on August 1, 2019 by grapefriend • Leave a comment

Not sick of rosé yet. Nope, not at all. At this point in the summer I’m half woman, half rosé. Let’s up that percentage with more of these recent faves: Gérard Bertrand Gris Blanc: You’ve probably seen their Cote de Roses everywhere, but we had a ton of the Gris Blanc in the south of France last month … Continue reading →

black friday wine plan
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black friday wine plan

Posted on November 23, 2018 by grapefriend • Leave a comment

Avoid insane mall crowds at all costs and just go grapey for all your gifts! Now you either have plenty of time to go to a wine bar, or if you did have to hit the stores you’ll need wine. Set yourself up with this gorgeous Trousseau, a light red filled with currants and violets. It’s from … Continue reading →

let’s delight the dads
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let’s delight the dads

Posted on June 17, 2018 by grapefriend • Leave a comment

Last month we made mom merry with wine, this month we delight the dads. One of my dad’s favorites (and now mine) is Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a southern Rhône blend. The primary grapes are Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre although there are 13 that are officially allowed.   Although the name means the new house of the pope, “pape” is … Continue reading →

rose day and season and life is here!
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rose day and season and life is here!

Posted on June 9, 2018 by grapefriend • 1 Comment

Let the games begin. Rosé sales rose 53% last year and there doesn’t seem to be signs of a slow down. Why? It’s light, refreshing, uncomplicated and perfect for summer sipping. I’ll be recommending my favorite rosés every month this summer, so here’s the first batch for National Rosé Day on June 9, from the OG … Continue reading →

rosé of the week: yves leccia patrimonio
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rosé of the week: yves leccia patrimonio

Posted on August 7, 2017 by grapefriend • Leave a comment

This week’s fave rosé comes from Corsica, that French island near Italy I’ve always wanted to go to. Yves Leccia’s wines are apparently referred to as the Rolls Royce of Corsican wines. I haven’t had any of his others, but the rosé is on point! It’s made up of 20% Grenache, a common rosé grape, … Continue reading →

rosé of the week: mathilde chapoutier
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rosé of the week: mathilde chapoutier

Posted on July 22, 2017 by grapefriend • Leave a comment

For a winemaker who almost considered being a professional shooter, 25-year-old Mathilde Chapoutier clearly has good aim. Lots of Provençal rosé can be bland and boring, though usually refreshing on a sweltering day. But this one has all the refreshing, light qualities you’re looking for in summer, while still bringing some interesting fruit and minerality. … Continue reading →

rosé week #1: the minervois mindblower
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rosé week #1: the minervois mindblower

Posted on July 24, 2015 by grapefriend • Leave a comment

We’ve made it all the way to the #1 rosé of the summer: Chateau d’Oupia! Man, this is a KILLER rosé! Absolute perfect balance of fresh strawberry and raspberry juice with an excellent nerve of minerality. So I’m sampling and sipping away and thinking this is probably in the $20 or even $30 range. But … Continue reading →

rosé week is back – and it’s top 5 time!
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rosé week is back – and it’s top 5 time!

Posted on July 20, 2015 by grapefriend • Leave a comment

In grapefriend’s long-standing tradition (ok, three years – and counting), Rosé Week is back in action! In past summers we’ve gone through how rosé is made, what songs it pairs best with, and which celebrities are making the pink. I’ve tasted over 75 of them since June, so this year we’re getting back to basics and … Continue reading →

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