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.

Friday, June 29, 2018

Friday Wine Quotes

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Some thought-provoking quotes concerning wine because after a couple glasses you can get quite philosophical and brilliant at the same time!...
Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Looking for Vegan Wine? Good Luck

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Yes, people are quite picky about what they will eat. It might be because consuming a certain thing might actually be deadly or it might be ...
Monday, June 25, 2018

Cool vs. Warm Climate Wines

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You hear wine industry folks brag about their cool climate wines, especially when it comes to grapes like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. You don...
Friday, June 22, 2018

Put a Quick Chill on Your Wine

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It's getting to be that time of year when you want a nice, chilled white wine, take a little warmth out of that bottle of red wine, or m...
Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Common Wine Flaws

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Wine is a fragile beverage and things can happen to spoil it. These are the common problems, how to recognize them, and what you can do.
Monday, June 18, 2018

How to Get a Job in the Wine Biz

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Let's say you want to be in the wine (or beer) business. You may not be interested in the production side (winemaking, cellar work), but...
Friday, June 15, 2018

June 15th, Chenin Blanc Day

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June 15, 2018 is International Chenin Blanc Day. This "holiday" has only been around for a few years and got its start with a somm...
Wednesday, June 13, 2018

It's Just Wine, Relax

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No, you're not a dummy when it comes to wine. You're not doing it wrong. Who needs this sort of criticism when all you want to do i...
Monday, June 11, 2018

Bad PR for a Napa Winery

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It doesn't appear Napa Valley's Charter Oak Winery did anything wrong. It's more likely they've been wronged, but it's ...
Friday, June 8, 2018

Friday Wine Words

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Fun words of wisdom with wine follow
Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Sonoma's Secret Wine Regions

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They are not exactly state secrets, but these are definitely lesser known grape growing areas in Sonoma County with very high quality wines....
Monday, June 4, 2018

Your Next Imported Wine Might be Coming from ... Mexico!

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Mexico, it's not just Corona and Patron anymore. Sure, its latitude would seem to put it too far south for optimal wine grape growing, b...
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