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Where, oh where has my Cabernet gone?
  Over the last several years, we've noticed a decline in the sales of cabernet sauvignon.  A wine that used to be considered the "king" of wine in California has suffered a major hit in sales.
Given the fact that the average price of a Napa Valley cabernet is $55.00, and the state of the current economy, it's not surprising that sales of this once-regal wine have hit the skids.
Is the current state of the wine buying pattern to account for this malady?  Perhaps there is more to this situation than most people have considered.
One of my favorite wine columnists - Dan Berger - has written an intriguing article giving his thoughts on the reasons why cabernet sales are suffering.  
 It makes for interesting reading, and certainly gives pause to wonder.  Click on the link below to read Dan's thoroughly interesting article.

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Mike Short, Wine Buyer

Mike Short has been an employee of Sonoma Market for 23 years and has been involved in the wine industry for 33 years.

As a wine aficionado himself, Mike takes great pride in our wine selection and regularly reads and researches wine releases and ratings.

He will research rare wine availability and recommend wines for your cellar, for gifts, or for your everyday enjoyment.

Mike appreciates having a job that lets him do what he really enjoys – find and bring in wines that appeal to our customers. And our customers know and appreciate wine and Mike's work as an educated buyer.