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The Audiophile Socialites | T.H.E. SHOW 2019

June 18, 2019 Eric Franklin Shook 1

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 […]

Lifestyle

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 […]

Publishers Desk

The many faces of obssession

February 27, 2015 Scot Hull 8

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 […]

Reluctant Sommelier

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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