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Nicholas Adie
Certified Sommelier, WSET3 Advanced
Peaks and Valleys: Our Trip to Napa in 2026 – Day 3
Staglin may be one of the greatest estates in Napa. Keenan will change your mind about Merlot. Day three had a few revelations before a Michelin-starred finale.
Peaks and Valleys: Our Trip to Napa in 2026 – Day 2
Promontory, the Oakville tasting event, Philip Togni on Spring Mountain — day two of Premiere Napa was, somehow, even better than day one.
Peaks and Valleys: Our Trip to Napa in 2026 – Day 1
Matt's a Napa veteran. Chris is a first-timer. My first Premiere — and day one started at OVID on Pritchard Hill. The bar was set before lunch.
Nick’s Summer 2025 Wines to Remember
A summer of friends, house projects, and celebrations—always with a glass of wine, and a few standouts now etched in memory.
Interview with Pieter Ferreira of Graham Beck
We had the pleasure of tasting with Pieter Ferreira of South Africa’s Graham Beck Winery—and the verdict was unanimous: these traditional-method sparklers way overdeliver!
Fantastic Value Burgundy
Chris & Nick taste 3 standout Burgundies that overdeliver—serious quality, premier vineyard pedigree, and stunning character.
A Rare Tasting of Realm Cellars
A rare tasting of Realm Cellars blew us away—aromatic whites, powerful reds, and the jaw-dropping Moonracer. Limited availability. Napa lovers, take note.
2022 Bordeaux: A Rising Tide Vintage
The 2022 Bordeaux vintage is nothing short of legendary—ripe, balanced, and full of life. From value gems to cellar-worthy classics, it’s a year to savor and stock up.
Sparkling Wine for the Win!
I’m not exactly sure of the moment that I fell in love with Champagne, but I do remember acknowledging, even as a child, that it was always associated with celebrations and gatherings where laughter filled the night. From James Bond…
2024 Thanksgiving Wine Pairings: Nick’s Picks
If there were ever a meal fit for wine pairings, it would be Thanksgiving. There’s a certain joie de vivre around “the perfect wine and food pairing,” and the gathering of friends and family around a dinner table—catching up, engaging…
My Ticket to the Big City
Nick recaps his recent trip to the 2023 Wine Spectator NY Wine Experience.
Sommelier Secrets: How to Build a Perfect Wine List for Your Home Collection
With thousands of varieties, regions, and styles, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Here, we’ll reveal the secrets that sommeliers use to curate top-notch wine lists, tailored to your personal preferences.
