Lebron’s a huge grapefriend whose last big wine night was posted on Instagram a few months ago. Pulling in $35 mil a year, the bottles he pops define baller wines. The college players in March Madness don’t quite have that coin (and hell, some can’t even legally drink). So while you’re watching those games, here’s … Continue reading
So much movie celebrating requires wine – and lots of it. Of course Hollywood’s covered on the bubbly front. All best actor and best actress nominees were given a bottle of Rare Le Secret which is produced in the very best vintages (only 9 have been made in the past 40 years) and only come … Continue reading
I like to compare quarterbacks to Syrah – they’re brawny and have so many different styles. This year’s Super Bowl gives us old school vet Tom Brady vs first-time newbie Jared Goff. If you’re rooting for Goff and the Rams: go with a fruitier, spicier new world Syrah from Australia (where it’s called Shiraz). Try Patchworkwhich has … Continue reading
Claire is quite the grapefriend, so you’ll be in good company when you binge the series’ last episodes which all launched today on Netflix. Pop open one of the wines that they’ve drunk on the show: In Season 1, Zoe Barnes drinks Lapostolle, a great biodynamic winery in Chile. I love their Carménère, and the Cuvée … Continue reading
Last month we made mom merry with wine, this month we delight the dads. One of my dad’s favorites (and now mine) is Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a southern Rhône blend. The primary grapes are Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre although there are 13 that are officially allowed. Although the name means the new house of the pope, “pape” is … Continue reading
Let the games begin. Rosé sales rose 53% last year and there doesn’t seem to be signs of a slow down. Why? It’s light, refreshing, uncomplicated and perfect for summer sipping. I’ll be recommending my favorite rosés every month this summer, so here’s the first batch for National Rosé Day on June 9, from the OG … Continue reading
When Sex and the City premiered on June 6, 1998, cosmos were all the rage. But if it premiered now, they’d definitely be drinking wine. Carrie: Fun and hyper-stylish, she’d be wearing some cool Pat Fields-created rosé-all-day outfit and drinking the very trendy, very light strawberry Whispering Angel. $21.99 BUY HERE Charlotte: Elegant, classy, and low … Continue reading
When it comes to New Zealand wine, you probably think about the punchy, tropical, zesty Sauvignon Blancs. Fair enough, since that’s 72% of their production. People there sometimes call it Savvy B which I thought was sort of funny, but then a winemaker told me to never cheapen it like that. I’d rather have my … Continue reading
For a winemaker who almost considered being a professional shooter, 25-year-old Mathilde Chapoutier clearly has good aim. Lots of Provençal rosé can be bland and boring, though usually refreshing on a sweltering day. But this one has all the refreshing, light qualities you’re looking for in summer, while still bringing some interesting fruit and minerality. … Continue reading
I’m always surprised when people don’t know that Oregon makes wine. And not only does it just make wine, it makes some of my favorite wine in the US. The Pinot Noirs are a balance between elegant, earthy Burgundies and heavily-fruity ones from Sonoma. But you also have delicious Pinot Noir-based rosés, lush and pear-flavored Pinot … Continue reading
