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Tag Archives: travel

wine for the last watch
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wine for the last watch

Posted on May 26, 2019 by grapefriend • 2 Comments

Now that we’re all heartbroken that the last episode of the series has aired, we get one more taste tonight as the documentary Game of Thrones: The Last Watch covers the making of the final season. Weep into your goblets filled with wine from the Amalfi Coast. White: Emilia Clarke (who plays Mother of Dragons … Continue reading →

cocktail friend: sazerac
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cocktail friend: sazerac

Posted on March 5, 2019 by grapefriend • Leave a comment

Today is Mardi Gras, so make what’s known as the official cocktail of New Orleans! In the 1800s, apothecary owner Antoine Amedie Peychaud used to make his friends brandy toddies with his family’s bitters. (To measure the ingredients, he used a double-ended egg cup called a “coquetier,” which is where the word “cocktail” comes from!) … Continue reading →

5 things to love about new zealand wine
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5 things to love about new zealand wine

Posted on March 28, 2018 by grapefriend • 3 Comments

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 →

puppy wine
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puppy wine

Posted on March 25, 2018 by grapefriend • Leave a comment

First off, critical PSA: wine (and all alcohol) is incredibly dangerous for dogs. Their livers aren’t built to process alcohol so it can be lethal. Give your pup an extra dog treat on March 23 but you and any other humans should grab a glass of Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc.The name Dog Point comes from … Continue reading →

cocktail friend: dirty banana
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cocktail friend: dirty banana

Posted on January 6, 2018 by grapefriend • 1 Comment

Yum to the rum. Just got back from Negril, and when you’re in Jamaica that’s what you drink. My favorite rum cocktail was the Dirty Banana – super refreshing and you’ll never feel guilty if you have it very early in the morning because it’s basically a nutritious shake! So here’s the recipe for 2 cocktails: … Continue reading →

graping up the coast
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graping up the coast

Posted on July 25, 2017 by grapefriend • 2 Comments

As far as California wine goes, Napa and Sonoma get most of the attention. The wines from those hot areas can get really saturated with fruit, so I actually always try to seek out California’s lesser known areas that have cooler climates. I love Pinots from Mendocino and white Rhône varietals from Paso Robles, but … Continue reading →

la vita ruffino
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la vita ruffino

Posted on June 9, 2016 by grapefriend • 1 Comment

Italy is by far my Happy Place. Not only am I 100% Italian, but it’s known for la dolce vita. That literally means the sweet life, and is basically just all about kicking’ it and enjoying life. Many an evening has been passed sipping an apertivo in a piazza, or eating the best [fill in … Continue reading →

grape passport: alto adige
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grape passport: alto adige

Posted on September 27, 2014 by grapefriend • 4 Comments

Had such a fantastic time in Alto Adige. Most of the wineries aren’t very far from the town of Bolzano, so it’s easy to travel around and see lots of things. see The Dolomites – we drove to Val Gardena and took two gondolas up the mountains. Then you can hike around to lots of … Continue reading →

grape passport: mendocino
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grape passport: mendocino

Posted on June 18, 2014 by grapefriend • 3 Comments

I travel to explore wine, so here are some good tips to help your grapey travel experiences. . drink Here’s a full list of wineries in the region. But aside from your usual fun sampling wine, you can: Play bocce at Balo Visit Pennyroyal Farm to sample some handcrafted cheese they make from goats and sheep raised on their family … Continue reading →

must-try mendocino wines
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must-try mendocino wines

Posted on June 17, 2014 by grapefriend • 7 Comments

So aside from the great Masut which I told you about yesterday, here were a bunch of other wines I liked from Mendocino. Some were sampled in NY, but most were tasted right in Mendo when I was there. . Drew Pinot Noir, all 2012 I had three of their Pinot Noirs from three different … Continue reading →

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