Apparently there’s quite a bit of misconception about how rosé wine is made, so of course grapefriend is here to clarify it all for you. The three ways you can make this delicious stuff is as follows: common way Red grapes are crushed and the skins usually stay in contact with the juice for a … Continue reading
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drink me: awesome american rosé
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
rosé week – it’s here! it’s here!
It has been a ROUGH month – the rosé sampling required for grapefriend to do Rosé Week is just exhausting! The things I go through to bring you good info. But obviously, I freaking love rosé. I read that other people love it because it’s décontractée, which means laid back and casual. Like you’re drinking it in … Continue reading
rosé week has been delayed due to massive sampling still needed
The club can’t even handle me right now. See ya next week, Rosé Week! Continue reading
nailed it
Santa Margherita basically introduced America to Pinot Grigio in 1979. We know how I feel about this varietal in the states. Santa Margherita’s PG isn’t the worst by far (it’s from my fave Italian region, Alto Adige), but even Jay McInerney now cops to embarrassment over drinking it at Elaine’s back in the day in … Continue reading
happy wine in the surf happy hour!
Paul Jaboulet, Paralelle 45. Love that Grenache… Continue reading
happy rosé bubbly happy hour
We start Father’s Day early here. And even though my mom is actually the bubbly fan, grapefriend has some sampling to do. It’s going quite well with the farmer’s market cheese and tangy pine nut red pepper dip! Look for full reviews during Rosé Week, coming end of month. Very exciting. Continue reading
happy BBQ happy hour
Grapefriend came to a BBQ. Grapefriend came packin with lots of rosé, which goes great with BBQ. Continue reading
happy balcony happy hour!
Deep, deep rooftop rosé. Couldn’t love early summer more. Continue reading
happy pre-memorial day happy hour!
Love a good Cotes du Rhone rosé! Summer’s officially here! Continue reading
