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
You can describe the basic characteristics of any grape, but it always ranges when you start heading from region to region. That usually has to do with the affect of the area’s unique climate and soil, but also often just the winemaking style. I’d had all of the grapes they grow in Alto Adige before heading there … Continue reading
Dîner en Blanc happened this week in NYC, and is totally something you should know about if you like wine, the color white, and having a blast. It’s a massive invite-only dinner party, but for over 4,000 people. An hour before the dinner begins, the organizers send everyone invited an email with the address – … Continue reading
No one would argue that the Real Housewives shows are some of the grapiest on TV. And on the New York version, Ramona even has her name on her own wine and Luann has dated a wine importer. It came to my attention that Kristen Taekman, the newest addition to the cast, was a grapefriend but really … Continue reading
Today marks the 3rd anniversary of grapefriend.com! To celebrate, a little Grapefriend Appreciation is in order. Below are just a few of the latest photos I’ve been tagged in by all of you, but this has been happening for three years now and it’s the best thing ever since it’s no fun drinking alone. A … Continue reading
It took a few episodes, but we finally got some actual drinking of wine! It came in the very first scene where Pete was having dinner with his Betty-lookalike girlfriend Bonnie in LA. It was outdoors, they were drinking white. I guess the early Napa bottlings hadn’t made it onto wine lists in the late … Continue reading
This is about as green as I’ll get. No need for green dye. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Continue reading
The SAG Awards don’t get as much play as the Golden Globes or Oscars, but they can actually be a fun and more casual show to watch. Plus, the stars get lots of wine so you can always hope for some Bisset-y style speeches to amuse you. Taittinger provides all the Champagne (14 years in … 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
