I have a confession. I am a Valentine’s Day nut! 
 During this “Hallmark holiday” you will see me adorned in pinks, purples and reds trying to spread my love of wine, beer, and spirits throughout the aisles of Nino’s.  As many of you already know, I will use any excuse to drink bubbly wine, and Valentine’s [...]

One of my most frequently asked questions is “What wines are good to cook with?”
In my professional opinion, no, you should not cook with wines found down the grocery isle labeled “cooking wine.”  These wines are saturated with salt and preservatives. I believe that if I want to add salt to my dish, it should [...]

One of the questions I get asked most frequently is: “How did you end up in the wine business?”
Well, I went to college, earned a degree in theater, and began looking for a job in the performance industry. The closest I got was bartending at the Detroit Opera House. So, I made the most out [...]

Throughout my career I have had the pleasure of meeting many winemakers. One that has always stood out was my first meeting with Joel Gott. Youthful and lively, Joel was excited and passionate about his wines.  At the Nino’s Troy location, the Joel Gott Cabernet Sauvignon became one of my best selling wines for under [...]