grape: Chardonnay producer: Inman. Known more for their Pinot Noir (which is also great) although I’m also a huge fan of their rosé (sadly sold out), but was floored by this Chardonnay. country: USA region: Russian River Valley, Sonoma. This isn’t a region known for restrained Chardonnay – they tend to be big bombs of butter and cream. year: 2011 yum factors: Many … Continue reading
So last night’s dinner was amaze. After we tasted through a bunch of Frank Family wines, we had a massive paella feast! This guy Gerard cooked it all for us, and he actually beat Bobby Flay in a paella throwdown so you knew it was gonna be insane. First we got this sick spread of … Continue reading
Nothing like your morning coffee next to the vines. Staying at the Twomey Cellars guest house and fortifying myself with breakfast of grapefriend champions before a day of wine tasting. Annnnd probably never going back home. Continue reading
Someone said to me the other day, “I love rosé I just never know what to pair it with.” Grapefriend loves hearing stuff like this, because it helps me understand what people don’t know about wine and it’s an opportunity to share some info. So as we close out Rosé Week (sniff), here are some … Continue reading
Pink bubbles usually costs more than white ones. Some people say this is because you have to add some still red wine to the white bubbly, which can up the cost either because of the additional wine and the additional effort. But it’s worth it! We’ve gone through some great sparkling rosés, but here’s a great … Continue reading
Grapefriends are all over rosé, which means it wasn’t going to be long before celebs hopped on the vine. Not only are the drinking it up, they’re making it too! . brad & angie Most people automatically started hating on this because it’s celeb-made, but Miraval sold out in 5 hours. Also, it’s made in … Continue reading
Rosé Week is here!!! As most grapefriends know, I drink rosé all year round. Most people, however, associate it with summer and really that’s fine with me if that’s what it takes to get people to try it out. One thing I’ve noticed lately is that people have serious rosé preferences for either pale or … Continue reading
NYC livin’. Inflatable pools and wine. And yes, totally ok to throw a few ice cubes into your easy-drinker white. That’s what poolside wines are made for 🙂 It ain’t Clos Ste Hune. Continue reading
A few wines are pretty much perfect for lobster. I love a light, minerally Chardonnay from Burgundy – nothing gets in the way of the white fish and it’s elegant and simple. A pale Provencal rose is great for cold seafood lunches on the water- just something low in alcohol that washes it down and … Continue reading
Cheers to the red, white, and blue(berries) from Maine! Hope you’re all drinking well today – tag me @grapefriend on Twitter or Instagram! Continue reading
