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Randy Caparoso is a full-time wine journalist/photographer, a career wine professional and published wine writer since 1981.

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Lodi! (KitchenCinco Press)

Lodi Wine

Substack

SOMM Journal (Sommelier Journal)

Wine Industry Advisor

Bottom Line

Wandering Sommelier

Tasting Panel Magazine

Culinary Wine & Food Adventures

Culinary Wine & Food Matching

Organic Wine & Food Matching

Randy's World (Wine Lover's Page)

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Clever Root

The first generation of American Masters

Culled from The first generation of American Masters (Randy Caparoso) published by Sommelier Journal, August 2013. When I was kid I was fascinated by the story of the initial conquest of Mount Everest. It took about a dozen failed expeditions between…

Sep 24 23September 24, 2023

Article at Wandering Sommelier

Man with a Mission

A New York sommelier discovers the joys of winemaking in Lodi

Nov 01 22November 01, 2022

PDF at Wandering Sommelier

Blonde Bombshell (enlightened coopering of oak for uncompromising Cabernet Sauvignon)

The ultimate secret to the oak aging of ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon is yielding virtually no oak influence at all. at least in terms of perceived flavor.

Jul 11 22July 11, 2022

PDF at Wandering Sommelier

Digging In (Quintessa Estate)

Popular posts from this blog The Timeless Tutelage of Tchelistcheff

May 15 22May 15, 2022

Article at Wandering Sommelier

The Courage of Conviction (Southern Oregon's Molly Shaughnessy)

Digging In (Quintessa Estate) The Timeless Tutelage of Tchelistcheff

Mar 15 22March 15, 2022

Article at Wandering Sommelier

Promise Fulfilled at First Oregon Tempranillo Conference

Popular posts from this blog Digging In (Quintessa Estate) The Timeless Tutelage of Tchelistcheff

Jun 15 16June 15, 2016

Article at Wandering Sommelier

The Timeless Tutelage of Tchelistcheff

Popular posts from this blog Digging In (Quintessa Estate)

May 15 16May 15, 2016

Article at Wandering Sommelier

Are American Pinot Noirs from "Good" Vintages Actually Good?

The Timeless Tutelage of Tchelistcheff Digging In (Quintessa Estate)

Apr 14 16April 14, 2016

Article at Wandering Sommelier

What's Wrong with "Natural" Wines?

Popular posts from this blog Digging In (Quintessa Estate)

Mar 15 16March 15, 2016

Article at Wandering Sommelier

Transparency and Terroir (Dirty & Rowdy)

Popular posts from this blog Digging In (Quintessa Estate)

Jan 15 16January 15, 2016

Article at Wandering Sommelier

You Are What You Eat, or Read

Popular posts from this blog Transparency and Terroir (Dirty & Rowdy) Digging In (Quintessa Estate)

Dec 15 15December 15, 2015

Article at Wandering Sommelier

In Search of Honest Wines at Our SOMM Camps

Popular posts from this blog Transparency and Terroir (Dirty & Rowdy) Digging In (Quintessa Estate)

Nov 15 15November 15, 2015

Article at Wandering Sommelier

"Crazy Quilt" (Southern Oregon)

Popular posts from this blog Transparency and Terroir (Dirty & Rowdy) Digging In (Quintessa Estate)

Oct 15 15October 15, 2015

Article at Wandering Sommelier

Coombsville: The Un-Napa of Napa Valley

Popular posts from this blog Transparency and Terroir (Dirty & Rowdy) Digging In (Quintessa Estate)

Sep 16 15September 16, 2015

Article at Wandering Sommelier

In Praise of Humble Men and Ferocity of Terroir (Neyers Vineyards)

Transparency and Terroir (Dirty & Rowdy) Digging In (Quintessa Estate)

Aug 15 15August 15, 2015

Article at Wandering Sommelier

A "Eureka!" moment (tasting stars in pure California Grenache)

Jul 15 15July 15, 2015

PDF at Wandering Sommelier

A Modest Plethora of Alternative Whites

Popular posts from this blog Transparency and Terroir (Dirty & Rowdy)

May 15 15May 15, 2015

Article at Wandering Sommelier

From Bandol to Paso (Magical Mourvèdre)

Popular posts from this blog The Timeless Tutelage of Tchelistcheff Transparency and Terroir (Dirty & Rowdy)

Mar 15 15March 15, 2015

Article at Wandering Sommelier

Just What a Sommelier Wants (Enfield Puts Terroir Before Technique)

Popular posts from this blog Transparency and Terroir (Dirty & Rowdy)

Jan 15 15January 15, 2015

Article at Wandering Sommelier

All In the Match (San Francisco's SPQR)

Popular posts from this blog Transparency and Terroir (Dirty & Rowdy)

Dec 15 14December 15, 2014

Article at Wandering Sommelier

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