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.

Saturday, January 30, 2016

The Super Bowl and Sonoma County

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The Super Bowl isn't just about game day. For the entire week leading up to the game there are various "fan experiences" loca...
Friday, January 29, 2016

You Might Have a Drinking Problem If ...

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How do you know if you might like wine just a little too much? There are signs to look for and I'm here to tell you what they are. Go ah...
Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Yes, there are a LOT of wineries

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The number of North American wineries grew by over 400 last year to a total of almost 9,500. California grew by 140 to over 4,000, or 43% of...
Monday, January 25, 2016

Where to get your Zinfandel fix in Sonoma County

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Zinfandel, Sonoma County's grape. Okay, other areas of the state grow it too, but Sonoma is really home to Zin and Dry Creek Valley is Z...
Friday, January 22, 2016

Lousy Title for a Wine News Article

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A New York Post article titled "Millennials are ruining the American wine industry" says millennials aren't buying much dome...
Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Ten Mistakes We Make When Buying Wine

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There are a zillion wines out there to pick from. It can be intimidating. Here are some mistakes we've all probably made. We should know...
Monday, January 18, 2016

Where to get your Sparkling Wine fix in Sonoma County

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Ah, bubblies. If there ever was a beverage meant to put you in a good mood it's sparkling wine. As a bonus it pairs with many foods so i...
Friday, January 15, 2016

The Red Wine Woody

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Seems like red wine will cure all of humanity's ails. Maybe we should drop Merlot on ISIS. Per another study, men who consume a lot of...
Thursday, January 14, 2016

You Don't Have to Spend $100 to Get a Great Napa Cabernet

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N apa V alley is famous for Cabernet Sauvignon and rightly so. Being famous means the demand can outstrip the supply. Vineyard land is expen...
Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Where to get your Chardonnay fix in Sonoma County

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You're coming for Chardonnay so where to go? Here are some wineries known for their Chard. These suggestions won't all be to your ta...
Friday, January 8, 2016

Is red grape juice just as healthy as red wine?

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Turns out, no. Besides, to paraphrase, no good story ever started with a bottle of Welch's grape juice. The New York Times says ...
Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Sonoma County 2015 - The Year in Acquisitions

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Sonoma County, and next door in Napa, saw a number of local drinks businesses change hands. A couple of the big boys, Gallo and Constellatio...
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