Mikhail was born in Ukraine, during the Soviet Union and moved to the United States with his family as a teenager. He grew up in Queens, where he still resides with his wife and son. He’s an adjunct professor of comparative literature at Queens College and John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He became interested in wine in the early 2000s and quickly joined the online community as well as the busy New York City crowd. His personal wine journey began with the love for German Rieslings, but it has evolved into an appreciation for various styles of wine – from the cooler climates like the northeast to the sherries of Southern Spain. While he enjoys writing and tasting wines, his true passion is photography. He is never without his trusty Nikon, trying to capture the emotion of the moment. He is passionate about the local culture and especially the farms, wineries and breweries of the northeast.
Orchard-based cider, both still and sparkling, can be stunningly complex, can age and develop, and can be an excellent pairing…
This was my first time attending the NY Drinks NY Grand Tasting, and I was quite excited, with my Nikon…
“Can the wine age?” It is a common question in the wine geek world and one that often inspires heated…
Yes… I confess. As much as I love Riesling, it was always German Riesling I used to reach for. Or…