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.

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Fastest growing wine in the U.S.

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Moscato. Huh? Muscat, that cheap Central Valley blending grape, is hot.   Gallo, Woodbridge (Mondavi), Sutter Home, and Beringer all repo...
Thursday, August 25, 2011

The worst taste in wine

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This wine is flawed.  Not because of the winemaking but because of a business decision. This wine leaves a bad taste in the mouth Ima...
Tuesday, August 23, 2011

2011 Harvest Begins!

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The wine grape harvest in Sonoma County officially kicked off on August 22nd.  A small batch of Pinot Noir was picked for use in J Winery...
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Friday, August 19, 2011

Sonoma Pinot Noir Tasting

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On August 18 th blogger William Allen put on a Pinot tasting with about a dozen producers pouring their wines.   We all tasted and picked ...
Thursday, August 18, 2011

New member of the Napa County Farm Bureau

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The Napa County Farm Bureau contains numerous winery owners and winemakers, as you'd expect, along with a few ranchers and olive produce...
Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Napa Valley - Disneyland for Adults

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Napa Valley is sometimes described by locals as a "Disneyland for Adults."  It's a magical place grownups dream about visiting...
Monday, August 15, 2011

August morning in Sonoma Valley

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August 15, 2011 Click on a photo to enlarge Madrone Road near Valley of the Moon Winery From Madrone Rd looking towards Mount ...
Saturday, August 13, 2011

What wineries should you visit?

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An oft asked question of people planning a trip to the California wine country is, "What wineries should I visit?"   It's a gr...
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Autumn 2011 Sonoma County Events

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Fall is a great time to visit the wine country.   The harvest is happening, the weather is great, and there are fall colors in the vineyards...
Sunday, August 7, 2011

Another reason to drink wine in the summer

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You've seen all the studies showing moderate consumption of red wine can prevent everything from heart disease to osteoporosis.   The la...
Thursday, August 4, 2011

Russian River Valley morning

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Morning fog clearing over the Russian River Valley. 8/4/11 looking west towards the coast Click on photo to enlarge
Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Another Sonoma family winery goes corporate

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Not too long ago the second oldest family run winery in Sonoma County, Seghesio , sold to a Napa-based wine group owned by a larger company....
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