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
It’s an Argentina vs Germany World Cup! We’ve got gritty Malbec on one side and sugar-acid Riesling on the other. Who are you rooting for? Continue reading
Happy 4th! Rosé and ribs are an awesome combo. Basically rosé is awesome for anything spicy, and this Left Coast Cellars Pinot Noir one is Willamette Valley goodness. Continue reading
Bummer of a loss. The real winners: grapefriends! Belgium can keep their dumb beer. Cheers to all the grapefriends who watch the World Cup with wine! Continue reading
No one would argue that the Real Housewives shows are some of the grapiest on TV. And on the New York version, Ramona even has her name on her own wine and Luann has dated a wine importer. It came to my attention that Kristen Taekman, the newest addition to the cast, was a grapefriend but really … Continue reading
I had to be in LA for work on my birthday, and wanted to just have people stop by somewhere for casual drinks. James Beach was my place. I’d seen my friend’s pics from this place in Venice, and thought it looked awesome. Yep, I was right. The owner James – Mr. Beach as we … Continue reading
grape: Pinot Noir, one of the two grapes that Sonoma’s known for (the other is Chardonnay) producer: Gary Farrell, classic Sonoma producer. Gary started his own winery in 1982 but is no longer involved. Now winemaker Theresa Heredia has taken the reins. She’s super smart – got a degree in Biochemistry, but when she saw … Continue reading
Love. It. All. Despite her name, I wouldn’t pair “pink” wine with skateboarding. Obviously, neither would Pink herself, since she’s rocking a pretty big glass of red while skating. I’d go for a gnarly wine, like Old Vine Zinfandel. The trunks and vines of older vines can get pretty knotty and gnarled, so it seems … Continue reading
