On the fourth day of Fizzmas, we’re rocking bubbles from the Penedès region in Spain. And not just any Spanish sparkling, but one from the producer who makes the bub of choice of Spain’s royal family. Lorde should totally substitute Juvé y Camps for Grey Goose in “Royals.” The Penedès region is in Spain, and … Continue reading
Kickin’ it domestic on the third day of Fizzmas, with this awwwwesome sparkling by Sea Smoke. You might remember Sea Smoke Pinot Noir from Sideways. They’re a killer Pinot Noir producer in Santa Barbara, in the Santa Rita Hills AVA to be exact. Well, they just came out with their 2011 bubbly called Sea Spray, made … Continue reading
FIZZMAS. IS. HERE!!! . I love Champagne, but there’s so much bubbly being made all over the world that I decided to explore around. And what better time to do it than the holidays? So I’m bringing you one good sparkling wine I’ve never had before, from lots of different countries, every day until Christmas. … Continue reading
There is SO MUCH wine happening in front of Christmas trees! Trust me, this is but a small sampling of what’s going down every night on the socials. I love the holidays! I love grapefriends! Tag me @grapefriend in yours! Continue reading
Surprise album? Interested. Surprise grapefriend moments on said album? OHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHH! Now, we all know what huge grapefriends Bey and Jay are. I’ve only told you like 83 times. That time they drank Cheval Blanc for her birthday (last November, to be exact) still kills me. And a somm I know said Jay came over … Continue reading
Last week I was happily drinking at Boulud Sud when who walks in to get his grapes but Victor Garber. I immediately sent a pic to grapefriend Abby, who’s a huge Alias fan. She said there were tons of wine moments on Alias, which he starred in. I never really watched the show, so I’m … Continue reading
So yesterday we went through what wine to give, but who wouldn’t love an accessory to go with? Grapefriend’s got you covered! grapefriend wine totes I can’t even be more obsessed with these. They fit two bottles, and have that genius moveable flap inside that goes in between the bottles so they don’t clink. Yeah, I … Continue reading
It’s your very grapey gift guide for 2013! Fret no more about what wine to buy the lucky gift-getters in your life. Here were some of my favorite bottles this year, for so many different reasons, and who they’d be make great presents for. rad chick: Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch Riesling Best. Name. Ever. The … Continue reading
I’ve said it before – I don’t know why we don’t use the word “merry” outside of the holiday season. It’s so good! So when I meet someone whose name is Merry and also makes good wine, it makes me extra merry. Merry Edwards has been around for a long time in the wine industry … Continue reading
We just had a Thanksgiving edition one so I’ll keep this (sort of) short of sweet. Here were my fave tagged pics last month: Haven’t ever had this wine but have heard it’s great, and here was further proof: Kerin, love the pic but hate the hashtag! You need to become a Giants fan, despite … Continue reading
