Game of Thrones is back, and I think it may be giving Scandal a run for its money in the grape department. And although we never really know what Olivia Pope is drinking, I’m not even going to try to figure out what’s in Game‘s medieval goblets. So let’s just pretend it’s all Rhone varietals, … Continue reading
Scandal wine recaps continue, with our Gladiator Grapefriend Abby Gardner at the helm! . OH MY GOD, WHO GOT SHOT? Pour me another glass! . While we won’t know whether David or James (or both!) was shot by Jake until next week, we do know that Liv drank a lot of wine last night—and with … Continue reading
It’s back to freezing here in NYC. Sorel boots and red wine are the only things holding the remnants of my sanity together. Syrah, btw. Could go even heavier for cold nights, but I’m on a kick lately. Continue reading
Cut the crap about if you’re single or head over heels – let’s get drinking. Here are wines for every possible stage of a relationship. Crack one open on Valentine’s Day and you’ll probably fall in love with one of them. beginning stages you’re in love! going south back to single Continue reading
As a wine writer, I don’t get to wine stores as much as I used to which is a bummer. I love looking through all the shelves and finding new wines, talking to the (hopefully) knowledgeable people who work there about what they’re liking or discovering. I always get the chance to shop when I … Continue reading
Everyone might be analyzing who’ll win the Super Bowl based on offense, defense, and everything else. Here at grapefriend, we analyze who’ll win based on the wine each of their states produces. denver broncos Colorado’s grape growing regions are some of the highest elevation vineyards in the world (most are 4000-7000 feet!). There are about 100 wineries and two … Continue reading
Here’s what I thought about Gigondas before last night: an area in the Rhone that’s a cheap alternative to Chateauneuf du Pape (which is southwest of it, and one of my fave wine areas in the world). Here’s what I think about Gigondas now: YUM! And: more please. Went to a dinner at the amazing … Continue reading
Can’t think of anyone who deserves our thanks more than the people who fight for us to hang out in the US drinking wine. What to give them? Murphy-Goode’s Homefront Red, a blend of Syrah, Merlot, Petit Sirah, and Zinfandel. I just found out about this yesterday so I unfortunately haven’t tried the wine. I still … Continue reading
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I dig this rosé. All Syrah, from Washington state, cool label, totally watermelon-raspberry deliciousness. $11, great every day go-to. Perfect pairing: friends and summer nights, whole bottle required. Continue reading
The heatwave is technically over but it’s still horribly humid, and for the past few days probably all you’ve been drinking is crisp whites and rosés. Summertime in general doesn’t tend to make people want to drink heavy reds, but summer also means Grill Time! And nothing goes better with some charred grilled red meat … Continue reading
