Audiophile Journal
The Audiophile Socialites | T.H.E. SHOW 2019
LOS ANGELES (PTA) — Everything I love about audio shows seldom has to do with audio. As for T.H.E. SHOW 2019 in Long Beach, it has proven itself to be one of the most fun […]
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Lifestyle
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
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
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
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?
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 […]
Publishers Desk
The many faces of obssession
Leaving me alone with my thoughts is probably not a good or healthy thing. But I had some time recently to rummage the cupboards, as it were, and it occurred to me that the average audiophile […]
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Introducing The Reluctant Sommelier
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 […]
