Bob on Sonoma

Views of a local who has been in the hospitality side of the wine biz full- or part-time for about three decades. Maybe more importantly, an avid consumer of the local wines for over 40 years. Mostly general comments on the California wine business because that's what I know.

Thursday, July 30, 2026

A Facebook Tidbit You May Not Know

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In January 2026, Facebook changed the way their algorithm works for recommendations. They are restricting alcohol-related businesses, like w...
Tuesday, July 28, 2026

The Wine You Buy Tells Your Age

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We like to compare generations in many way, so why not wine consumption?
Friday, July 24, 2026

Michigan, A Cold Climate Wine Success

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 Not every quality wine has to be grown in a Mediterranean climate, as it turns out.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Sonoma/Napa Winery News

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 Current happenings, mostly related to the slowdown in wine visitation.
Friday, July 17, 2026

The Coming Weird Wine Grape Harvest

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Mother Nature controls much of what happens in agriculture, and wine grapes are especially finicky. Harvest timelines and fruit quality vary...
Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Using AI to Select Wineries to Visit

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Artificial Intelligence is everywhere on the Internet. Perhaps, you could say it's being shoved down our throats. Regardless, we all pro...
Thursday, July 9, 2026

State Comparison for Wine

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Statistically, how "winey" is each state?
Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Who Drinks Organic Wine?

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Organic wines have received a lot of media attention. But who is drinking organic wine? The previous blog post defines what organic wine is...
Wednesday, July 1, 2026

What Is Organic Wine?

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Part of the personal health trend means consuming healthy food and drink. For many this means it's organically grown or raised. Organic...
Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Tasting Fees: Many Wineries Are Getting It

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Tasting room fees have doubled since 2012. Tasting room traffic is way down. Coincidence?
Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Premium Canned Wine

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Wine in cans started with a sweet, fruity, fizzy beverage in a can with a cute, colorful label on the outside. It's growing up and becom...
Friday, June 19, 2026

2026 Direct-To-Consumer Wine Report

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Silicon Valley Bank's yearly report is a benchmark on the current state of the American wine industry. They put out two major annual rep...
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