I like to compare quarterbacks to Syrah – they’re brawny and have so many different styles. This year’s Super Bowl gives us old school vet Tom Brady vs first-time newbie Jared Goff. If you’re rooting for Goff and the Rams: go with a fruitier, spicier new world Syrah from Australia (where it’s called Shiraz). Try Patchworkwhich has … Continue reading
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super bowl of grapes: patriots vs seahawks
We’ll leave the debate about who should win the Super Bowl based on athletic skill to the sportscasters. At grapefriend, we discuss all important issues based on grapefriendiness. So let’s take a look at which team is the bigger grapefriend. patriots Exhibit #1: Former quarterback Drew Bledsoe makes Doubleback wine in his hometown Walla Walla, Washington, … Continue reading
playoff bets get beery
I love the playoff bets that happen every year! It’s usually the mayors of the cities who are in the games, although this year the governors of Indiana and Massachusetts got in on it for the AFC. Here are my predictions of who should win the conference titles, based on their bets. If there’s a more … Continue reading
does tom brady even drink wine?
Everyone is talking about the mansion that Tom Brady and Gisele are building in Boston. According to TMZ, 100 workers a day are trying to finish it by July. The place will have 5 bedrooms, 4-bathrooms, a basement spa, a motor court, a pool with a “Baja shelf”, a library with a balcony (for calling out … Continue reading
vote for kolb!
Super Bowl bets between the team cities’ governmental dudes are in full action. We’ve got some yummy NYC eats on the line, and it’s not like I’m trying to be biased but our stuff always seems better than what we’d get from the other team. (Cheese curds, Wisconsin? Thank god we won that one.) Luckily, … Continue reading
gisele grabs grapes for football
As we all know, I’ve been on a mission to make it acceptable to drink good wine during games, if that’s your preference over beer (ohhh yeah). Progress: very little. Last time I asked what kind of wine they had at Blondie’s, I was told “red or white.” But you know who’s with me on … Continue reading