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 28, 2015

What Wine for National Hamburger Day?

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I didn't realize we had a "holiday" for burgers, but why not? It's the most American food there is (along with hot dogs) s...

Visiting Napa / Sonoma this summer? Hints for your trip

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If you're visiting any of coastal California wine regions you're going to have a great time! This is a bit more focused on Sonoma an...
Tuesday, May 26, 2015

The most expensive place for summer vacation lodging?

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Sonoma Valley ranks #1 in the U.S. -- kind of a dubious honor. Next door in Napa the average room rate is "only" $338 while Sonom...
Monday, May 25, 2015

May 25th, National Wine Day

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May 25th is National Wine Day not to be confused with February 18th, National Drink Wine Day . What's the significance and, more imp...
Thursday, May 21, 2015

Memorial Day Weekend Wines

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It's a three-day weekend! This is traditionally the time to fire up the grill and invite the neighbors and family. It is about grilled m...
Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Vineyard maps

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Want to see where your wine came from? Or maybe just cruise through Dry Creek Valley? There's a website called Everyvine with satellite ...
Monday, May 18, 2015

Sonoma County Appellations: All the rest

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All the major appellations in Sonoma County have been covered here over the past couple weeks beginning with the Russian River Valley back...
Friday, May 15, 2015

Beer, Cider, and Spirits in Sonoma County

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Some nice folks have put together an interactive map of "the other alcohol" available in Sonoma County. Business is booming with n...
Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Sonoma County Appellations: Carneros

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Los Carneros, as it's officially known, means "the rams" in Spanish going back to the time when this region was home to many s...
Monday, May 11, 2015

Sonoma County Events -- Summer 2015

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Following are some of the bigger wine-focused and non-wine events for the summer in Sonoma County, California. Come by and see us!
Friday, May 8, 2015

Sonoma County Appellations: Alexander Valley

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Sonoma County's Alexander Valley is known for Cabernet Sauvignon. You'll also find first-rate Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Z...
Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Wine Festivals, or I See Drunk People!

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Wine and beer festivals and related events usually have about the same format. You pay one price for entry and there are many alcoholic bev...
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