Opinion

Op Ed: Let’s Take a Breath Before Pushing the Panic Button on the Wine Market

Randy Caparoso - February 17, 2023

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...

OpEd: We Will Continue Your Work, Mr. Franzia

Editor - October 5, 2022

Fred Franzia brought millions of consumers into the wine business who had never thought of drinking wine. By Steve Kemiji I’m not surprised at the lack...

Op Ed: Have Alternative Style Wines Become Tiresome?

Randy Caparoso - August 3, 2022

Today's cutting-edge wines are more terroir-expressive than the usual commercial styles. What I don't get, though, is how formulaic it's all become. By Randy Caparoso I...

Op Ed: Criticism of Organic or Sustainable Winegrowing Programs Adds to Consumer Confusion

Randy Caparoso - May 18, 2022

Are regional sustainable winegrowing certification programs a boon for the industry? By Randy Caparoso For the longest time, a certified USDA organic seal on a food...

Op Ed: Is the UK Wine Trade’s “The California List” a Help or Hindrance?

Randy Caparoso - April 12, 2022

An outdated classification model will cause more problems than it solves. By Randy Caparoso Who doesn't love the UK wine trade? Most of us in U.S. wine-related...