Review: Uncorking a Lie by Nadine Nettmann

Katie is studying to be a Sommelier while working at a trendy restaurant.  One of the men she knows as a customer, invites her to a dinner party where he will be opening a rare bottle of wine he has acquired at an auction.  Only there is something wrong with the wine and his assistant dies mysteriously during the dinner.  Katie investigates and uncovers a counterfeit wine ring.

This is the second in the series and I thoroughly enjoyed the first as well (which was an Agatha Nominee).  Katie is an interesting character who is smart and knows her wine inside and out.  I love the wine info and I enjoy her burgeoning relationship with Dean from the first book.

I found this one just as great as the first and look forward to the next one.

The only thing I missed in this, is not enough Tessa (her best friend)!

Terri

Review: Decanting a Murder by Nadine Nettman

Katie is in a funk. She choked on her Sommelier test and her dreams seem farther off now.  To take her mind off it, she goes to a party at the Winery where her best friend, Tessa, works.

When Tessa's boss is murdered at the party and tessa is a prime suspect, Katie works with the detective on the case to clear her friend's name.

Each chapter lists a wine pairing and the knowledge of wine is fascinating.  Katie is very likable and a smart sleuth who has a good balance of sense and confidence.  Her friend Tessa, on the other hand, seemed like a flake and got on my nerves a few times.

A well deserved Agatha Award nominee.

Very fun book!

Terri