Drink like the stars at your Oscar party. The official Champagne is Piper-Heidsieck, and to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Prohibition they made a limited-edition magnum with a replica of the Prohibition era label. In the 1920s, bootleggers would smuggle Piper-Heidsieck into the United States where it would be secretly served in speakeasys throughout New York City. Now, … Continue reading
So much movie celebrating requires wine – and lots of it. Of course Hollywood’s covered on the bubbly front. All best actor and best actress nominees were given a bottle of Rare Le Secret which is produced in the very best vintages (only 9 have been made in the past 40 years) and only come … Continue reading
At the Oscars, Piper-Heidsieck will be the exclusive Champagne (Cuvée Brut and Rosé Sauvage during the pre-show, and Prestige Cuvée at the Governors Ball). And for the wine, Sterling Vineyards will provide a Limited Edition Red Carpet Reserve, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay. But in The Grand Budapest Hotel, which won the Writer’s Guild Award for best original screenplay and … Continue reading
Well my fave song of the year didn’t win, but two things made me Happy anyway! One, I won my Oscar pool, netting a sweet trophy, snacks delivered to me for the week, and a hefty wad o’ cash. Two, all of the wine-while-watching photos that grapefriends tagged me in! Well done, movie-loving grapefriends. Here were a … Continue reading
Out of the people nominated for Oscars, there were a few good grapey characters. Not as many as I’d like, but we work with what we get! Here are my nominees for Biggest Grapefriend. jennifer lawrence, american hustle Right before she confronts Amy Adams in the bathroom, Jennifer Lawrence marches up to all the guys they’re … Continue reading
You know you’re having one, but what to serve to the people you’re beating in your Oscar pool guests at your Oscar party? Well, here are the official cocktails being served at the Governor’s Ball. the glamour shot 1 oz Baileys Vanilla Cinnamon .5 oz Goldschläger Cinnamon Schnapps Edible Gold Flakes for Garnish Add all … Continue reading
After everyone nabs their awards and thanks their fellow nominees/agent/best spouse ever/kids who are still up, the fun begins. Namely, drinking wine at the Governor’s Ball. I love how everyone just covers what Wolfgang Puck will be whipping up food-wise each year – they miss the best part! This year, the wine winner is Sterling … Continue reading
Aha! Finally found a gif of one of my favorite moments from last night’s Oscars. It wasn’t exactly Jay-Z pouring out Ace of Spades and D’Usse from his seat, but at least Clooney got to knock back. Click here for the GIF of Clooney gettin’ his whiskey. PS, he should’ve tossed him tequila instead. Clooney and Rande … Continue reading
We know what they had at the Governors Ball (Champagne Thienot and Sterling wine). But here’s what else they were knocking back at parties around town. vanity fair Henriot Blanc de Blancs Champagne VF said they had 420 bottles on hand at last year’s party, and 400 were drunk. What happened to the other 20??? Lame. … Continue reading
Guests to the post-Oscar, star-dripping Governors Ball will obviously be drinking great wine and Champagne. But two special cocktails will be shaken and poured this year. Wolfgang Puck, who does the food for the Governors Ball, also helped develop the drinks. During the pre-show reception, the featured drink will be the Patrón Gold Cosmopolitan, while at … Continue reading
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