So in the midst of all the Auction madness, every night winemakers host these incredible dinners all over the valley. On Thursday we went to Clif Family Winery, where they love biking almost as much as wine. Their tasting room is full of bike gear, trip photos, delicious little snacks, and of course wine. A … Continue reading
Amazing weekend in Napa! Was there for Auction Napa Valley, which raises money for health and education charities in Napa. Winemakers from Napa Valley Vintners donate tons of their wine – some from the barrel, some finished bottles – and lot of over the top experiences for people to bid on. The weekend unofficially starts with vintner dinners each … Continue reading
Rain rain go away, all of New York wants to rosé. Even if you can’t booze on the balcony, you can take your rosé inside. Or drink under the overhang. Ain’t no stopping you. Continue reading
Well, it’s over. But I was thrilled to get one last grapey scene in the Mad Men finale! Who ever even knew Ken was such a grapefriend? After salivating over that ’53 Margaux a few weeks ago, he’s already drinking wine at dinner with Joan. And then she even gets on the grape train, asking “Can … Continue reading
Ken Cosgrove has never been a key player on Mad Men. I mean I loved the “It’s my job” speech, but until this episode I’ve never felt riled up about him. But then, he popped a Chateau Margaux at dinner. Suddenly, we have a new official grapefriend! Chateau Margaux is a grand cru from Bordeaux, and one … Continue reading
Sorry for the delay, grapefriends! We’ve been recovering from the Scandal finale while simultaneously prepping for the Mad Men finale. It’s a lot! Anyway, let’s get to my and Abby’s recap, shall we? Another season of Scandal has come to an end and let’s just say it was not my favorite, but at least the … Continue reading
It’s the end of an era. And the most fitting way to send off Mad Men and its 60s-70s time period is with a fab cocktail party. Grapefriend always does a wine count for each episode, but a finale party should honor the most-loved alcohol on the show: whiskey (which I also love). I’ve scoured through … Continue reading
There’s been an odd lack of wine guzzling on Scandal lately. We’re pouring out some Ribera del Duero in our Liv-approved Camille glasses in hopes that she will be too on tonight’s finale! Will the finale dis the grape? Take our poll! Continue reading
Abby was out last week, leaving me to my own paltry plot devices. Luckily, she has returned… I’m back, Grapefriends! Sorry to have missed you last week in what was a very dramatic episode. To be honest, I really could have used a drink before this episode even started thanks to Scandal’s lead-in, Grey’s Anatomy … Continue reading
Steak tartare and Bandol rosé, Monday blues all washed away. Bandol is good for minerally, wild strawberry-ish, and great with food. Or just on its own too, of course! Continue reading
