Thursday, December 29, 2016

Cocktails Anyone?

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 The spirits business is booming in Sonoma County. From the local paper, the Press Democrat, a current listing of what is being produced and...
Tuesday, December 27, 2016

2016 Wine Sales

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A summary of the highlights of U.S. wine sales for 2016, mostly from winesandvines.com.
Friday, December 23, 2016

The Problem with Zinfandel

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If ever there was a California wine made in a multitude of styles it is Zinfandel. This can be good or bad depending on how you look at it....
Wednesday, December 21, 2016

About Zinfandel

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Z infandel is a fascinating wine in that discovering its origin wasn't easy (and was a surprise). And with the different styles availabl...
Monday, December 19, 2016

Where to Go for Zinfandel in Sonoma County

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Ah Zinfandel. It's been called America's grape. Sonoma County arguably is the birthplace of America's grape as a premium varieta...
Friday, December 16, 2016

A love/hate relationship with Pinot Noir

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B oth producers and consumers have a love/hate relationship with Pinot Noir. Making it and buying it gives people fits.
Wednesday, December 14, 2016

About Pinot Noir

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  Pinot Noir is one of the most prized wines in the world. It's also a bit difficult to grow and to make. This means relatively high pr...
Monday, December 12, 2016

Where to Taste Pinot Noir in Sonoma County

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Pinot Noir is the current "in grape" for many California wine lovers. Lots of Pinot has been planted in the state over the last te...
Friday, December 9, 2016

Service in the Wine Country Not So Great?

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Have you visited the area this past year or are you planning a visit? Has the customer service at a hotel, restaurant or winery not been up ...
Wednesday, December 7, 2016

A Joint Venture?

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Wine and the newly legalized cannabis industries in California were looking at ways to help each other out at a recent industry gathering i...
Monday, December 5, 2016

Sonoma County - Winter 2016-17 Events

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What's happening during the quiet season in Sonoma County?
Sunday, December 4, 2016

December in the Vineyards (photos)

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December 2, 2016, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County.