This is another interesting one. Malbec usually makes a gritty, medium-to-full bodied red wine. So when you turn it into a sparkling wine, you’d think it might be heavy but this was refreshing and even lighter than the sparkling Shiraz I spoke about the other day. Ernest Catena’s Misterio is a coppery rosé, whereas the … Continue reading
On the fourth day of Fizzmas, we’re rocking bubbles from the Penedès region in Spain. And not just any Spanish sparkling, but one from the producer who makes the bub of choice of Spain’s royal family. Lorde should totally substitute Juvé y Camps for Grey Goose in “Royals.” The Penedès region is in Spain, and … Continue reading
Kickin’ it domestic on the third day of Fizzmas, with this awwwwesome sparkling by Sea Smoke. You might remember Sea Smoke Pinot Noir from Sideways. They’re a killer Pinot Noir producer in Santa Barbara, in the Santa Rita Hills AVA to be exact. Well, they just came out with their 2011 bubbly called Sea Spray, made … Continue reading
On the second day of Fizzmas, we hit up Tasmania for good bubbles! Tasmania is the island off of the southeastern tip of Australia (you probably know its “devil” masupials), and the climate there is much cooler than most of the mainland. Cooler temps mean much better conditions for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, … Continue reading
It’s your very grapey gift guide for 2013! Fret no more about what wine to buy the lucky gift-getters in your life. Here were some of my favorite bottles this year, for so many different reasons, and who they’d be make great presents for. rad chick: Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch Riesling Best. Name. Ever. The … Continue reading
I’ve said it before – I don’t know why we don’t use the word “merry” outside of the holiday season. It’s so good! So when I meet someone whose name is Merry and also makes good wine, it makes me extra merry. Merry Edwards has been around for a long time in the wine industry … Continue reading
We just had a Thanksgiving edition one so I’ll keep this (sort of) short of sweet. Here were my fave tagged pics last month: Haven’t ever had this wine but have heard it’s great, and here was further proof: Kerin, love the pic but hate the hashtag! You need to become a Giants fan, despite … Continue reading
People had some good grapes yesterday. Thanks for all the tags, was fun to see what everyone guzzled while they gobbled! Continue reading
Drinking all-American today – you gotta! Domaine Carneros is an awesome sparkling producer, and Blanc de Noir rules. Frank Family and Landmark both make great Chardonnays – full bodied but not overly oaked, perfect for all the yummy rich foods on the Thanksgiving table. Tag me @grapefriend on Twitter or Instagram – everyone’s pics up … Continue reading
Catching Fire, the second Hunger Games movie, comes out today. Last year I did what kind of wine each district would make if they were allowed to let their grapefriend flags fly, but let’s now take a look at what wine grape best fits each of the main characters. Fittingly, this study came out saying … Continue reading
