Fresh Ways to Entertain This Spring with Nino’s Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice
Spring entertaining is all about bright flavors, lighter menus, and gatherings that feel effortless. Now…
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Fresh-Squeezed Perfection: Now Featuring Zummo Juice Machines at Nino Salvaggio
Health Benefits and Easy Recipes Using Fresh Orange Juice There’s nothing quite like the taste…
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The Grand History of Vernors
How a Civil War–era pharmacist accidentally invented America's oldest ginger ale — and changed Detroit…
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Crafted in Michigan: Ethanology Distillation Joins Nino Salvaggio’s Curated Lineup
A Shared Commitment to Craftsmanship, Flavor, and Michigan Heritage As many of you know, our…
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A Spirited Legacy: The History and Craft of Bourbon Whiskey
America's Native Spirit Is Steeped In Flavor and Tradition When Americans talk about whiskey, there's…
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A Deep Dive into Malbec: History, Origins, and What Sets It Apart
Malbec Offers Old World Heritage and New World Flair, with Both Available at Nino Salvaggio's!…
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Spring into Fresh Juices With Nino Salvaggio
Spring is the launching pad for warmer weather here in Michigan. More sunshine, long days…
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Steeped in Tradition: The History of Hot Tea and Its Timeless Health Benefits
A Rich History, Soothing Rituals, and Impressive Health Benefits From ancient emperors to modern-day wellness…
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The Tradition and Craft of Apple Cider: A Fall Favorite
As the crisp air of autumn begins to sweep across our Michigan landscapes, there’s one…
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Exploring the Mystique: Mezcal vs. Tequila – Unveiling the Spirits of Mexico
In the realm of Mexican spirits, two names reign supreme: Mezcal and Tequila. Both boast…
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Wine Selections for Christmas 2023
The Holidays are finally here and it’s time to pick out that perfect wine gift…
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Thanksgiving Wine Pairings for 2023
I love Thanksgiving. It’s a special time to celebrate and spend time with family and…
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Beverages Perfect for Cinco de Mayo
3 Easy and Tasty Drinks for Your Annual Mexican Celebration Cinco de Mayo is a…
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Wine Selections for Easter Sunday
Here's Some Perfect Selections to Pair With Your Easter Ham and Other Dishes By Simone…
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Get Your Irish On for St Patrick’s Day!
Happy St Patrick's Day! Are you ready to party like the Irish? No matter where…
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Some Super Drinks for A Super Sunday
3 Simple Drink Ideas for Football's Biggest Game of the Year By Simone Petersen Let’s…
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3 Adult Treats for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is the celebration of love and affection, and it’s always very romantic to…
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3 Winter Cocktails to Help Take the Chill Off
Warm Up and Get Cozy With These Delicious Libations The Holiday season is over and…
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3 Suggestions for a Sparkling New Year’s Eve
So… Christmas is over, and the New Year is right around the corner. What can…
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3 Custom Handcrafted Holiday Cocktails
Christmas is just about here and New Years is soon to follow. Both are worthy…
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Holiday Wine Picks
Here's 3 Christmas-time Suggestions from Our In-House Expert, Simone! As you walk the isles of…
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Introducing One of the World’s Top Small-Batch Bourbons
[caption id="attachment_125362" align="aligncenter" width="1439"] The beauty and quality of Woodinville Whiskey single-barrel private select bourbon.[/caption]…
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Wine 101
We're proud to have been recognized as having the best wine selection by readers of…
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It’s NYE!! So, What Foods Go GREAT With Champagne?
You’ve got the Bubbly. So now what? What foods go great with Champagne? Whether Champagne…
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Alexander Valley Cab Academy
As a participant in the Third Annual Alexander Valley Cabernet Academy, I went to California…
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“New Cubes”: 8 Recipe Ideas for Untraditional Ice Cubes
New Cubes: 8 Recipe Ideas for Untraditional Ice Cubes When I was a kid, I…
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Spring Cocktails
Last week was the first day of spring, and although it wasn’t the nicest weather…
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Veg Out
When it comes to Lent, many think of fish for dinner. However, there are so…
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Midday Perk Me Up
This has been the winter with no end. Each morning, we wake up to our…
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Valentine’s Day Gifts
When you mention Nino Salvaggio’s, most people think of our excellent produce selection, handmade baked…
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Wonderful Wines
2014 is going to be such an amazing year! As many of you know I…
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Super Punch Recipes
This year’s Big Game players have been announced! Though most of us will have beer…
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Leftovers: Keep Wine Tasting Its Best
Waste not, want not. It’s a good motto, even when it comes to wine. Many…
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Cocktail Recipes for Holiday Entertaining
As a new mom, I have been on the hunt for delicious and inexpensive cocktails…
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Santa’s Helper: Nino’s 2013 Wine Gift Guide
The perfect gift is not hard to find when you have Nino’s on your side!…
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Thanksgiving Wines
This year, perhaps more than ever, Thanksgiving is suffering from serious middle-child syndrome. Like a…
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Cakebread Cellars: Good California Wine
Everyone has heard the saying “Be careful what you wish for, because you just might…
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Mead
Though it’s one of the oldest alcoholic beverages known to man, many people don’t quite…
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The Right Wines for Cooking
I love to cook with wine because it helps enhance the flavor and aroma of…
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Cooking with Wine: Tips to Save You Money
At the risk of not sounding gourmet, there are times when using the best isn’t…
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Michigan Summer Beer Festival
If you are a beer guru or just love to drink beer, the 16th annual…
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Must-Have Wine Accessories
When the weather is nice, it provides a great opportunity for outdoor entertaining. For me,…
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Match the Glass to the Wine
What do we know about wine glasses? Some are fishbowl shaped while others are tall…
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Summer Wine
Summer is finally here! It’s time to have some outdoor fun and then kick back…
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July 4th American Cocktails
Yes! It’s that time of year again. Time to get out the red, white and…
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Summer Sangria Recipes
This refreshing party drink is served all around the world. It was first introduced in…
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A Study in Wine: Sauvignon Blanc
As the sun streams in my window and the breeze carries chilly but intoxicating smells…
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Good Harbor Vineyards
The labels of the Good Harbor Wines always take me on a mini-mind vacation. Like…
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The Truth About Gluten-Free Wine
I see myself as a sympathetic person. If one of my customers has a problem,…
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5 Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails
Hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party this year? Looking for some new and flavorful cocktails…
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Generations of Style and Innovation: The Wines of Michele Chiarlo
Though Michele Chiarlo didn’t start producing wines in his name until 1956, his pedigree set…
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A Study in Wine – Zinfandel
This morning, as I ate my Cheerios, I caught a brief moment of Vice President…
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Seriously Good Coffee
Like most of you, we love coffee, even to the point of wanting it as…
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A Taste for Organic Wines
Organic wines are a tricky matter. There are many rules and regulations the USDA issues…
Beverages, On The Road
A Study in Wine – Riesling
Today I wanted to focus on a gravely misrepresented grape; Riesling. Riesling is one of…
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Wine Study– Merlot
In my first wine study, we explored the king of wine, Cabernet Sauvignon. Well if…
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A Study in Wine — Cabernet Sauvignon
Which Wine Is Right for You? This is the first in a series of blogs…
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Wine Storage 101
If I had a nickel for every time I heard, “I have a bottle of…
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Ask a Sommelier
Lay Lady Lay I was recently at a wedding shower where the theme was wine.…
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Michigan Wines
Smitten With the Mitten! So you all know I’m a fan of Oregon wines now,…
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You Down With OPC? Part 2
Famous for French Burgundy, the Drouhin family found a home, and great success, in the…
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You Down With OPC? Part 1
When I got the call from Laura Gordon of Apolloni Vineyards that they were throwing…
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Sushi Wine
If you have been in the store lately, you may have noticed some changes. The…
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New Year, New Wine!
Well, we have made it through the Holidays. Here we are in the middle of…
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Perfect Wine Gifts!
'Tis the season for mall madness. Last minute stresses over what to get that special…
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Easter Wines
Walk into any of our stores right now and you’re hit with the abundant fragrance…
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Valentine Wines & Pairings: Spiriti d’Amore
I have a confession. I am a Valentine’s Day nut! During this “Hallmark holiday” you…
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Champagne: 2010 ‘Sparkling’ Review
Just like most people, my first sip of bubbly was Tosti Asti, most likely at…
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Hello Bordeaux!!!
In a recent issue of Wine Spectator, senior editor James Laube wrote an article called…
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Champagne Review: Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to a Veuve Clicquot luncheon. Being the…
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New Arrivals
Ridge Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains 2005 Nino's Price: $51.99 From Wine Spectator: Score: 95 Country:…
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Old Wine, New Experiences
It’s always been my good fortune to have friends, family, and colleagues who are wine…
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Does Wine Need A Cork?
On a daily basis, I'm asked for wine recommendations. I take pride in introducing our…
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