After a day of wine and food at Tanglewood’s Grand Tasting, it was on to the main event: the night’s concert. The genius of hearing concerts at Tanglewood is of course the pre-gaming picnics prior to the music. People really rock a picnic there, with all kinds of food and table set-ups and even candelabras. … Continue reading
I’ve been going to Tanglewood to hear classical music for years, but yesterday was the first time I went to their Wine & Food Classic. It’s a fun afternoon of tasting food from local restaurants and a bunch of different wines from all over. Plus, I brought my dad so he got to have a … Continue reading
As Rosé Week comes to an end for another year, a few last fun facts for you all: Consumption of rosé among women has increased 8% between 2008 and 2012. Consumption of rosé has increased among all generations, notably 18-24 year olds – up 4% between 2008 (28%) and 2012 (32%). More than 9 out of … Continue reading
You can have rosé all on its own (and probably usually do), but sometimes a cocktail is awesome too. Here are a few I’ve found that use it. vice versa Named after Dorothy Parker’s quote: “Tell him I was too fucking busy—or vice versa.” Made with NY Distilling Co.’s Dorothy Parker gin, fresh grapefruit, Pamplemousse red-grapefruit liqueur, Luxardo … Continue reading
You know rosé really is having a moment when there’s an entire Instagram devoted to it. Love Yes Way Rosé’s style, because anyone who pairs wine to Rob Base lyrics is my kind of grapefriend. I asked the YWR’s founders Erica and Nikki about their #summerwater obsession. What do you think is the most awesome thing … Continue reading
Rosé is having a Moment. Seriously, it’s like everyone all of the sudden everyone discovered that this wine exists and are drinking it like it won’t exist when September 1 arrives. To prove this phenomenon, here are a few of the crazier things I’ve seen this summer. 1 sephora claims that their new nail colors are based … Continue reading
ROSÉ WEEK IS BACK! Despite the fact that the rest of the world is having a moment with rosé this summer, here at grapefriend we’ve been doing it every summer (well, since I started grapefriend). So by now you have all the facts you need (how it’s made and what the differences are country by country … Continue reading
Boy bands are still kickin’ it on tour, although really they should now be called Man Bands. And, now that they are all over 21, that means they can legally drink. So why not make a wine? The other night, the Backstreet Boys tweeted out: “If we were to wine and dine you, what would … Continue reading
As we’re all now fully in the swing of getting our grape on in the sun, here are some handy and super stylish ways to help you out. come sail away These awesome wine totes are made from yacht sails. I still love the grapefriend wine totes (cool inner flap, way less $, ok I’ll … Continue reading
“Gonna keep on drinkin’ til I reach the higher ground.” – Stevie Wineder Continue reading
