In Part 2 of his “Sobering Thoughts at the Start of 2025” thinkpiece, Randy Caparoso examines the generational shift that’s at the heart of wine’s current struggles. By Randy Caparoso Since overall wine...
No one is oblivious to the recent decline in wine consumption. But is it cause for outright panic or measured reevaluation? By Randy Caparosso The business of Lodi is grapes. In fact, the region’s...
Want to learn about younger wine consumers? Watch and listen. By Randy Caparoso (with Anna Delgado) “When was the last time a wine writer sat down to have a glass with a young person?”...
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 Vine Hero Awards (presented...
At 2024 ZAP, it became clear that California Zinfandel has finally grown up By Randy Caparoso There is, undoubtedly, no organization that’s done more for a single varietal category than Zinfandel Advocates...
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. Not...
A writer remembers words of wisdom from a true winemaking legend. By Randy Caparoso The late André Tchelistcheff, Beaulieu Vineyards‘ winemaker from 1938 to 1968, was a giant among men. Not...
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 McMillan of Silicon Valley...
They want what they want. —Randy Caparoso What do wine lovers want? On one hand, every other day there seems to be a new “natural wine bar” popping up in cities big and small. On the other...
In 2021, Wine Industry Advisor increased its focus on creating original editorial content. We’ve enhanced our list of contributors to include some of the industry’s best wine writing talent,...
