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 [...]

Just like most people, my first sip of bubbly was Tosti Asti, most likely at a New Years Eve party, and I thought, hmm… well that’s fun!
As the years went on, and my passion for wine and all things bubbly grew, I was introduced to the Champagne houses of Veuve Cliquot, Philipponnant, [...]

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 [...]

Spring is finally here! At our Nino’s in Troy store we have opened up the garage doors and the fresh air is energizing!    The Easter Bunny will be hopping into town soon and I am hoping for a basket full of great wine deals. This week’s Marketplace Specials are an exciting mix of old and [...]

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 [...]