I’ll admit I’m not a Hello Kitty fanatic, but I know a lot of people are. I don’t totally get it but it’s just a fact I’ve stopped questioning, like why some people tolerate or even like mayonnaise. Anyway, yummy Ladurée just came out with limited-edition Hello Kitty macarons (though they aren’t even shaped like … Continue reading
Very excited for the return of Mad Men on Sunday. But it’s clear that out of all the characters, Betty’s the only real grapefriend while Don and co. are always drinking whiskey and cocktails. Yes, the 60’s were definitely cocktail culture and here’s why: Wine is brand spanking new in America, compared to the centuries … Continue reading
Saw Hunger Games last week. Yeah, that’s right, grapefriend’s pretty baller. Loved the books, loved the movie, loved the idea of each of the 12 districts making wine. Ok, obviously the Capitol would never allow that, but grapefriend is embracing the fantasy genre so just roll with it. Since each of these districts produces one … Continue reading
Today’s the day: IT’S OFFICIALLY SPRING!!! The weather is so warm and I had my first outside drinks last night. Grapefriend couldn’t be happier. Here are my favorite things about spring with wines to match. grass: grüner veltliner The aroma most commonly associated with Grüner Veltliner is white pepper, but for me it’s a great grassy … Continue reading
At this point there’s a season of Real Housewives on at any given moment and pretty much all of them are grapefriends. Copious amounts of wine have been poured in every city and every season, so it’s no shocker that so many of the women are now hawking their own wines. Although I’ve read about … Continue reading
I’ve posted many times already about Ab Fab, and it’s not like you even need me to tell you that Eddy and Pats are massive grapefriends. But news came out that Kate Moss is going to do a guest spot on their upcoming special episode for Sport Relief (a charity thing), set to air on March … Continue reading
OK so they’re just the past wines, but after I did Wednesday’s post a bunch of people kept telling me what wines have been served in the White House recently. So I thought grapefriend could be the one to give them some love! Also, I was reading this Fashionista post about this week’s state dinner … Continue reading
March 10, 1997 was the premiere of “Buffy The Vampire Slayer,”15 years (and one day) ago. And how many things do Buffy and wine have in common? I thought only one: me, as in I’m obsessed with both. But after a bit of digging around I now know the real answer: two. I found a … Continue reading
Dear Senator, It has come to my attention that the state’s two biggest liquor distributors are lobbying you to include an “at rest” provision in the 2012 budget. They’re claiming “at rest” will create revenue for the State, by allowing only distributors delivering product out of New York warehouses to legally sell wine to retailers. But … Continue reading
Yes, March 1 is National Pig Day. You’ve got your pork, you’ve got your bacon, and then you’ve got more bacon! But what wine should should you pig out on? Pinot Noir is a perfect piggy pair. Here are a few killer ones I’ve had lately, with budgets based on how much of a pig … Continue reading
