Turning The Tables on Randy Caparoso
By Carl Giavanti Randy Caparoso is a longtime wine professional, journalist and photographer based in Lodi, Calif. He is the author of Lodi! The
The “Golden Rule”: Communicating Stories of Old Vines
Old vines are an essence of why great wines have always had an enduring appeal. By Randy Caparoso Just minutes before the virtual awards webinar showcasing the 2024 Old […]
OpEd: What Dylan Has to Do with Mondavi, the History of California Wine and Other Mysteries of Life
When it comes to wine choice, consumers have always been more sophisticated than industry professionals. By Randy Caparoso I started out on Burgundy but soon hit the harder stuff. […]
Op Ed: Let’s Take a Breath Before Pushing the Panic Button on the Wine Market
The shrill talk about the American wine industry having a “problem” defies all logic and common sense. By Randy Caparoso Like everyone else in the wine industry, when Rob […]
Afternoon Brief, October 20th
UCI Researcher Gets NSF-Backed Grant to Study Wildfires’ Effects on Farmworkers: One particular concern stems from the experiences of farmworkers asked to safeguard crops – wine grapes – from smoke and ash during wildfires...
Afternoon Brief, September 1st
Paso Robles' Justin Vineyards and Winery Buys Napa's Lewis Cellars: Justin's owner, the Wonderful Company, aims to expand Lewis' audience while adding a luxury brand to their portfolio...
Afternoon Brief, August 25th
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25 TRENDING STORY WIN’s packXplore Conference Studies Consumer Acceptance of Nontraditional Wine Packaging Wine Industry Network continues to keep the industry informed despite continuing challenges with the in-person seminar and trade shows… ADVISOR AFTERNOON BRIEF FEATURED ARTICLE In Defense of Terroir Does wine-related terroir exist anymore? Are sensory manifestations of […]
Afternoon Brief, August 18th
Redefining the Definition of Balanced Wine: Talking about “balanced wine” used to be perfectly acceptable—until about ten years ago, when the term suddenly became politicized...
Afternoon Brief, August 11th
In-Person 5th Annual Wine & Weed Symposium Is Success: Wine Industry Network (WIN) hosted the 5th Annual Wine & Weed Symposium on August 5th at the Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country in Santa Rosa, CA...