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The Reluctant Sommelier: On Summer Water and Other Things

May 25, 2018 Editorial Staff 1

by Nina Sventitsky The week of April 23rd began with aromas of ripe strawberries, hues of onionskin, pale salmon, and deep ruby, all captured in bottles of chilled zesty freshness. For me, rosé season kicked […]

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The Reluctant Sommelier: Wine Gifts for Valentines Day

February 13, 2018 Editorial Staff Comments Off on The Reluctant Sommelier: Wine Gifts for Valentines Day

By Nina Sventitsky There’s still time to get a cool wine-related gift for your top person – even if that person is you.  Some ideas follow, and my short list of bubble bottles… Coravin $199 […]

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The Reluctant Sommelier: You Blend

December 17, 2017 Editorial Staff 2

by Nina Sventitsky Mona Lisa: What! Vinny: Nothing, you stick out like a sore thumb around here. Mona Lisa: Me? What about you? Vinny: I fit in better than you. At least I’m wearing cowboy […]

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The Reluctant Sommelier: Napa Valley (and other) 2011 Vintage California Wines

November 12, 2015 Editorial Staff Comments Off on The Reluctant Sommelier: Napa Valley (and other) 2011 Vintage California Wines

by Nina Sventitsky I’ve posted before about vintages. On the West Coast, 2011 was a challenging vintage, because the Spring and Summer were cold and wet. What does this do for grape development? If you […]

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The Reluctant Sommelier: Making a point vs creating crazy

July 1, 2015 Editorial Staff Comments Off on The Reluctant Sommelier: Making a point vs creating crazy

by Nina Sventitsky My Editor has been hounding me for weeks (er …, months) about another post. I have been putting him off because, like everyone I know who has two day jobs and who […]

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The Reluctant Sommelier: Is Vintage Important?

March 25, 2015 Editorial Staff 2

by Nina Sventitsky I have seen this question in several blogs lately. Why is it coming up now? It could be a result of the great 2012 vintage of wines from regions up and down […]

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Introducing The Reluctant Sommelier

February 7, 2015 Editorial Staff 12

This month, we’re introducing a new columnist, The Reluctant Sommelier. Nina, a professional wine educator, has offered to share some of her thoughts about, and experiences in, the world of wine. We’re thrilled to see […]

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