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Get to know the expert team of Sokolin wine specialists through our series of blogs that will keep you updated and informed on what’s happening in the wine world. Visit regularly to read about what our experts are drinking now as they swirl, sniff and sip at industry events, private tastings and even as they dine with family and friends.

Jun
18
“…unequivocally one of the most exciting portfolios that I tasted and I sincerely hope an American importer with niche clientele embraces “Passionate Wines” in the future.” - Neal Martin Thankfully for passionate consumers of wine here in the U.S., Monsieur Touton must have read the quote above from last October’s issue of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.  And when they tasted the wines from Matias Michelini...
Jun
13
In our lives there are times when one opens a bottle of wine and enjoys it and thinks “that was nice.”  Then there are times in which a person may find themselves thinking how incredibly fortunate and lucky they are to try this fermented grape juice.  It may have traveled halfway across the world to get into your possession; it’s a beverage that has surrounded cultures from ancient Romans to modern day Mich...
May
23
On the heels of Nick’s recent Top 5 Whites for the summer, I have to bring the 2010 Montelena Chardonnay to your attention.  We just received this, so let’s include this one as a top summer selection and grow Nick’s list to 6! This chardonnay deserves to stand right beside the potentially more well known reds from Montelena. Antonio Galloni began his review stating the wine is “gorgeous.”  I thi...
May
14
It’s finally that time of year when the flowers start to blossom, and the temperature outside is increasing every day.  I’m sure many people start to think about the grass cutting they’ll have to do and the gardens they’re going to plant, but all I can think about is what I will stock my wine fridge with! I love searching our vast inventory, seeing the new purchases that we’ve made and trying to figure out ...
May
09
Last weekend a friend invited my wife and I over for a birthday party.  We were excited to go as he recently built a wood burning oven in his backyard, and we hadn’t had an opportunity to stop by and try it out yet.  Multiple pizzas with various toppings would be created, and guests were asked to bring beverages of choice to wash them down.  Naturally I wanted to bring vino, something I’d enjoy, ...