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The Merchant of Vinotecca — Kristin Jonna

The founder and partner of two successful wine bars — Vinotecca in downtown Royal Oak and Vinology in downtown Ann Arbor — Kristin Jonna travels the world in search of wine and food pairings that she can share and enjoy with her loyal clientele. Part merchant, part educator, Kristin's philosophy is to demystify and celebrate wine so that it can be shared and enjoyed with a diverse clientele — from eager-to-learn novices to sophisticated aficionados.

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// November/December 2009

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