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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Flavorful Wines for the Fall Season
Savor--the word invokes the feeling of fall. It’s time for rustic dishes that simmer and…
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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
My first memories of Sangria date back to the early 80s while vacationing with friends…
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Memorial Day Cocktails
Barbecues, picnics, and pool parties are on the horizon as Memorial Day marks the beginning…
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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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A Taste for Organic Wines
Organic wines are a tricky matter. There are many rules and regulations the USDA issues…
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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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