In grapefriend’s long-standing tradition (ok, three years – and counting), Rosé Week is back in action! In past summers we’ve gone through how rosé is made, what songs it pairs best with, and which celebrities are making the pink. I’ve tasted over 75 of them since June, so this year we’re getting back to basics and … Continue reading
Steak tartare and Bandol rosé, Monday blues all washed away. Bandol is good for minerally, wild strawberry-ish, and great with food. Or just on its own too, of course! Continue reading
Aside from summer, it’s the most wonderful time of year – because you get to give and receive great bottles of wine! Based on some of my favorite bottles of 2014, here’s what to give or what to tell everyone to give you (there are 12 total so you can make a whole case out of them!). for … Continue reading
Scandal is back tonight, and a while ago they released this teaser to get everyone all excited: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8ZM6lt8BxM All quite exciting that Olivia’s taking a break from the drama to kick it except for one thing: she’s drinking red wine on the beach. VILE! Now I love Liv’s obsession with wine, but she’s gotta veer … Continue reading
THIS is how you do a draft. Fantasy football, rosé reality. If you’re one of those people who either say: 1) summer is over, I can’t drink rosé anymore 2) I can’t drink wine while watching football then you’re my new project! As regular grapefriends know, I live for getting people to drink wine while … Continue reading
There’s a saying in the wine world: Pay to Play. You’ve gotta workout in order to be able to drink and eat as much as we do. That’s what happened this weekend at Wölffer Estate Vineyard in the Hamptons. A few mornings a week, Wölffer has Yoga in the Vines. You walk through the vines of Chardonnay … Continue reading
Tomorrow is Madonna’s birthday. And after 56 years of life on earth, here’s what she’s decided are a few of her favorite things, as detailed in a recent Instagram pic: WHAT A GRAPEFRIEND! Looks like she’s drinking rose (hey, it’s August, I’m with her). But here are a few other wines she should be drinking … Continue reading
Although Rosé Week is over, summer is not. That means outside rosé drinking is still alive and well. It’s really just something fun and light to drink when it’s hot out – you’re sweating, it’s refreshing. But that’s kind of it. The rosé I’ve had (and I’ve had A LOT) is always just an easy-drinker, … Continue reading
I’ve been going to Tanglewood to hear classical music for years, but yesterday was the first time I went to their Wine & Food Classic. It’s a fun afternoon of tasting food from local restaurants and a bunch of different wines from all over. Plus, I brought my dad so he got to have a … Continue reading
As Rosé Week comes to an end for another year, a few last fun facts for you all: Consumption of rosé among women has increased 8% between 2008 and 2012. Consumption of rosé has increased among all generations, notably 18-24 year olds – up 4% between 2008 (28%) and 2012 (32%). More than 9 out of … Continue reading
