Vino-Sphere
Vino-Sphere is a blog focused on wine, food, and travel. Articles range from wine tasting notes and winery reports to stories on events, interesting travel destinations, and restaurant experiences. The editorial philosophy is that wine, food, and travel make life a celebration. We share our experiences and knowledge in an entertaining format. Articles include original photography.
Vino-Sphere is the successor to Toledo Wines and Vines, which began publishing in 2009. The more than 1,900 blog posts are accessible via Vino-Sphere. Toledo Wines and Vines was named one of the 100 most influential wine blogs of 2015 by Excel Wines. In 2017, 2018, and 2019, Feedspot named Vino-Sphere one of the top 100 wine blogs.
Publisher Dave Nershi, CSW
Dave Nershi is the publisher of the Vino-Sphere blog. A former newspaper and magazine editor, Dave is an award-winning writer with a focus on wines, wineries, and related travel. Currently based in North Carolina, he travels extensively for stories (South Africa, British Columbia, Spain, and even locations closer to home).
An Interview With Publisher Dave Nershi
A career in association management and meeting planning gives him a unique perspective on hotels, restaurants, and special events. When not writing, taking photos or traveling, Dave enjoys playing tennis.
He is a Certified Specialist of Wine (certification of the Society of Wine Educators) and has served as a wine judge at a number of competitions including being a guest judge for the Indianapolis International Wine Competition. He has completed the Napa Rocks and California Sustainable Winegrowing Ambassador certification courses and is a member of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association, and Wine Century Club. In 2020 he was named one of the top 101 wine writers in the world by Corking Wine.