Bob's Fine Wine

05/26/2021

Thank you!

Super friendly, knowledgeable, and very helpful. I give him a party, and a budget, and the man delivers!

05/13/2021

“Lillet (pronounced lee-LAY) is a French aromatized aperitif wine made with a blend of Bordeaux grapes and fortified with a blend of citrus liqueurs. There are three varieties to choose from: Lillet Blanc (made with Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon grapes), Lillet Rosé (a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sémillon grapes) and Lillet Rouge (Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon).

Lillet’s 17% alcohol by volume (abv) is higher than a typical glass of wine, but it’s easy to stretch out and use in cocktails.” via Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Whether you're looking for a refreshing spritz or to mix up a classic cocktail, Lillet is the aperitif wine to have according to pros.

05/13/2021

An American distillery is making Picon with smoke-tainted wine salvaged from Napa Valley.

An American distillery is making Picon with smoke-tainted wine salvaged from Napa Valley.

05/11/2021

Are you ready to get out and taste some wines? Napa’s in the Orange Tier and ready for you to come visit!

BREAKING NEWS: Effective Wed, March 7, 2021, Napa County will officially be in the Orange Tier, which means Covid-19 restrictions have eased. Restaurants are open for both indoor and outdoor dining, bars are able to resume outdoor service, and wineries and tasting rooms are allowed to offer both ind...

01/27/2021

A list of some Sonoma wineries who are offering unique virtual wine events. From live cooking classes and customizable cellar tastings to painting and sipping along with your host, there’s sure to be an experience for any wine lover looking to take a virtual trip to wine country.

We’ve compiled a list of our favorite Sonoma wineries offering unique virtual wine tastings--from live cooking classes to customizable cellar tastings.

01/25/2021

Bourbon is a type of whiskey, much the way that champagne is a type of wine. So all bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon.

Do you have trouble with the difference between bourbon and whiskey? Here’s an easy guide to figuring out what's what.

01/22/2021

A little something fun happening online this Sunday. Learn the six elements of wine tasting from the comfort of home.

In this engaging workshop,we will share one of the most powerful wine tasting exercises I learned some years ago from Food and Wine Magazine. We will teach you how to identify the six elements of wine tasting; body, tannins, acidity, sweetness, flavors and oak. By the end of the workshop, you will c...

01/22/2021

More than 190,000 wine professionals and enthusiasts from 115 countries weighed in, casting some 3 million votes against 204,675 different wines. After this voting period, the top 100 in each category went on to be judged in two blind tastings carried out by Masters of Wine, Tastingbook professionals and other connoisseurs.

The Rothschild drop received the highest scores in the finals and took home the title of Best Wine and Best Red. Composed of 86 percent Cab Sauv, 12 percent Merlot, 2 percent Cab Franc and a splash of Petit Verdot, the 2018 vintage is said to be medium- to full-bodied with a palate that delivers waves of spiced black and blue fruits. To top it off, it looks good, too. The label was designed by prolific Chinese artist and writer Xu Bing.

You can pick a bottle up for about $600 a pop.

01/17/2021

Get to know Malbec.

From France to Argentina, Malbec is a popular wine. Learn to taste the difference between Old World and New World bottles, as well as oaked and unoaked.

01/16/2021