The anticipation is KILLING grapefriend! Last election, he and Michelle drank Graham Beck Brut NV (which means Non Vintage). It’s a sparkling wine from South Africa, and the same thing Nelson Mandela drank at his inauguration as South Africa’s first black president. I like Graham Beck, but really Obama should be drinking American! Did he drink Mumm Napa, … Continue reading
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getting your grape on: september
BEREFT that September is over, but so many grapefriends sent me pics of what they were drinking all month. The memories will warm me as we head into cold climes… William in Boston texted me: “Dear grapefriend, I’m drinking Gruner Veltliner.” That made me happy enough, but then two days later he sent me this … Continue reading
fireworks – now drinkable!
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
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
