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, May 27, 2010

Alexander Valley

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Alexander Valley is for Cab lovers who don't want to pay Napa prices  Sonoma County's Alexander Valley is best known for Cabernet S...
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Sunday, May 23, 2010

Micro Wineries

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Vinify, a Santa Rosa custom crush outfit, held a tasting on Sunday.  They process grapes for wineries too small to have their own facilities...
Thursday, May 20, 2010

Being a Tourist

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For quite a few years I've worked in Sonoma and Napa tasting rooms either full- or part-time. Okay, I'm using the term "work...
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Monday, May 17, 2010

"Natural" Wine

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Is it real?  Marketing?  A new trend? What is Natural Wine? No one is quite sure as there's no legal definition or certification.   ...
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Friday, May 14, 2010

Visiting on the Cheap

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A lmost everyone wants to save a few bucks this year. That doesn't mean you don't need a vacation or at least a long weekend away. A...
Sunday, May 2, 2010

The economy and a winery owner that gets it!

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  T he Sunday, May 2nd, Santa Rosa Press Democrat Business Section has an article about "J" Vineyards , known for higher priced s...
Saturday, May 1, 2010

Upcoming Events

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If you are in the area here are some great events happening in May and June: May 15-16 in Sonoma Valley Passport to Sonoma Valley.  Speci...
Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Dry Creek Valley Passport Weekend

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What is it?    This is an annual open house of wine, food and music put on by a Dry Creek winegrowers group.  It's two days with about...
Saturday, April 17, 2010

Speaking of Sonoma Valley ...

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(See previous blog post for more on SoVly) Chardonnay at Kunde 4/17/10 We made a few stops with friends in Sonoma Valley on the 16th --  Va...
Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Sonoma Valley

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Just a little mountain range away from Napa but a whole different world Often overlooked with all the noise made about Russian River, Dry C...
Monday, April 12, 2010

Regulating Tasting Room Hours

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A front-page article in the April 12th Santa Rosa Press Democrat talks about county officials looking into setting limits on tasting room ho...
Thursday, April 8, 2010

Diversification

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Diversification is a risk management technique practiced by corporations.   That, and moving jobs offshore then wondering why there's no...
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