grape: Pinot Noir producer: Wente Vineyards. They make a bunch of Pinots, and this is the Reliz Creek one. country: USA region: Arroyo Seco in Monterey, CA – a very good AVA for Pinots because it’s pretty cool year: 2009 price: $22 – perfect price for this wine yum factors: This has the typically cherry Pinot flavors, though subtle and not … Continue reading
So last night I was at the Mermaid Inn Oyster Bar where they have Happy Hour – $6 wine by the glass. They had a Pinot Grigio from Veneto (not my fave), Pinot Noir from Chile (not with oysters), and a sparkling rosé from New Mexico. Obv, I had to give the NM wine a … Continue reading
Haven’t done one of these in so long, but people have been sending me tons of fantastic grapefriendy pics of what they’re drinking lately! Love it. Keep them coming! If you’re obsessed with what you’re drinking (I don’t know anyone like that obviously), send me a pic via twitter @grapefriend, email at grapefriend@gmail.com, or join our … Continue reading
Unlike other countries which usually have one or two primary grapes that they make rosé from, the US accepts all different kinds of grapes! Highly recommend experimenting and taking note of what grape it’s made from if you like it. The quality can vary a bit with the American rosés, so take a few bottle … Continue reading
How to Be a Baller: 1) buy a sports team 2) buy an island 3) bring your own vintage wine to a restaurant Jay-Z crossed #1 off the list a while ago, and it’s now official that he rocks #3 too. This little pic hit the Twitterverse last week – it’s of Jay having lunch … Continue reading
When we think bubbly we usually mentally head to Champagne. Or maybe you pop Prosecco or Cava, which have also become popular and tend to cost less (a lot less). But American sparklers don’t get the same love. Not sure why, since there are so many great ones. Maybe we need a cool name to … Continue reading
It’s June, which means wedding season is in full force. At these love fests, most people just serve whatever the caterer or venue offers, or whatever pairs well with their chosen menu. I say why be so boring? Pair your wedding with one of these love-themed wines instead! just married The Just Married wines were inspired by … Continue reading
I love boats. I used to joke that instead of having an open drink that would splash all over me when I was on the high seas (or, the ocean waters off of Connecticut) that we should make frozen wine popsicles. Well, my dreams have come true!!! Kim Crawford teamed up with People’s Pops to … Continue reading
So the finale was far less dramatic than last week’s episode, but we did have wine! And of course, leave it to our Official Mad Men Grapefriend, Megan. So first, we see OMMG and her mom drinking some Burgundy. This is what they’ve been drinking all season, and they’re having it as their pre-dinner cocktail … Continue reading
I thought we were on a major grape swing after last week’s whopping 9 glasses of wine. But next week never knows what will happen, and at the 45 minute mark we were still totally wine-less. But leave it to Francophile Megan to save the day! Really coming around on her. She was cooking some … Continue reading
