Nickolaus Hines
Nickolaus Hines is from Lompoc, Calif. He graduated with a degree in journalism from Auburn University in Auburn, Ala., in 2015, and moved to New York shortly after to chase a writing career. Follow him on Twitter @nickolaushines, where he tweets about wine, food and culture.
June 3, 2016
Greece’s Time for International Prominence
It can be easy for consumers to get bored with the usual wine varieties. Going Greek might be the answer.
February 3, 2016
Interview With Greg Tresner, The Only Master Sommelier in Arizona
Greg Tresner knows what it's like to be the only one on the playing field. He also knows that being the only Master Somm in Arizona gives him a unique set of opportunities.
January 26, 2016
SpeakEasy: Tom Wark, Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog
Tom Wark has been in the wine industry for more than 25 years, and he's not afraid to use that background as an industry critic.
January 15, 2016
SpeakEasy: Joe Roberts, 1WineDude
Joe Roberts gives wine readers a way to escape more of the same on his blog 1WineDude.
January 8, 2016
SpeakEasy: Alyssa Vitrano, Grapefriend
Enjoy the unique perspective of Alyssa Vitrano, the writer behind the hit wine blog Grapefriend.
January 5, 2016
Wines From Walla Walla
Understanding the AVA with the double name that straddles two states.
December 5, 2015
Why Wine Forgers Might Care About Atomic Regulations
Scientists have helped root out wine forgeries, but their usefulness is on a ticking clock.
November 10, 2015
Uncorked: The Somm Life Is Coming To The Small Screen
"Uncorked" is a new reality TV series by the Esquire Network based off the hit documentary "Somm." Will it succeed where wine focused television has failed in the past?
November 5, 2015
Are Supertasters Getting More Out Of Wine Than You Are?
The truth behind using genetics to judge wine.
October 29, 2015
Red Hook Winery: Three Years After Hurricane Sandy
Red Hook Winery was hit by Hurricane Sandy on Oct. 29, 2012. Three years later, they have made a full recovery.October 22, 2015
A Historic Year For Prosecco
History is bubbling up in the relatively new Prosecco DOC.
October 11, 2015
Oak Barrels Vs. Oak Alternatives
The romance of a damp cellar lined with oak barrels is, for some, part of the magic of wine. That isn't always the economic reality, however.
October 4, 2015
Understanding Kosher Wine
It’s impossible to think of Israel without thinking of history and, for oenophiles, kosher wine. On the land where some of today’s most cherished traditions began also sits one of the oldest viticulture areas.
September 25, 2015
Madeline Puckette and Wine Folly Release New Wine Book
"Wine Folly: The Essential Guide To Wine" is a visual guide that is shaking up the wine world. Grape Collective had a chance to ask author Madeline Puckette a few questions.
September 17, 2015
Prohibition’s Grape Bricks: How to Not Make Wine
After dissolving the brick in a gallon of water, do not place the liquid in a jug away in the cupboard for twenty days, because then it would turn into wine.
September 11, 2015
Muscadine: The Grape of the South
Muscadine wine is a part of Southern culture, but the wine's popularity outside of the South has yet to gain much traction.September 4, 2015
On Tasting: Chablis and Sonoma Pinot Noir
The back of a wine label can sometimes read like a Dr. Seuss book. Two sommeliers help decode Chablis and Sonoma Pinot Noir.
August 26, 2015
The Evolution Of The Sta. Rita Hills AVA
The Sta. Rita Hills on the central coast of California is a tucked away corner of the world perfect for growing Pinot Noir.
August 18, 2015
Aurelio Montes Jr. on terroir of a biodynamic vineyard
Terroir, says Aurelio Montes Jr., winemaker at Kaiken Winery in Argentina, is like a tool.
August 9, 2015
Chianti, More Than The Silence of the Lambs
“A census taker once tried to test me,” Hannibal Lecter responded to FBI agent Clarice Starling’s questions. “I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti.”
August 2, 2015
The Wines Of Picturesque Santorini
The island of bone-white buildings topped with striking blue domes is home to some of the oldest original vineyards in Europe.
July 28, 2015
Greek Wine Is On The Rise: Exploring Naoussa
Discover Naoussa, one of the oldest wine regions in Greece and home to the Xinomavro grape.
July 27, 2015
Dressing Your Wine With The Right Glass
A wine glass won’t change a wine, but it can certainly dress it up.
