Consumers (especially wine consumers) are a lot smarter than you think, so stop treating them like they’re not! Re randycaparoso.substack.com/p/benefit-of...

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What sommeliers discovered during the 2025 Alexander Valley Cabernet Academy, re randycaparoso.substack.com/p/the-alexan....

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Party at … #SommJournal

Still life with pot #SommJournal

Theoretical vs reality #sommjournal

Water, Wine & Food Harmonization!!!
Very unique session😃

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At long last, wine lists "discover" integrity Sommeliers, restaurant buyers and owners finally grow a spine

Sommeliers, restaurant buyers and owners finally grow a spine and take the “other road.” Re randycaparoso.substack.com/p/at-long-la...

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Opening Keynote: Shifting Ground, Rising Opportunity - Navigating What’s Next in Wine & Spirits by Collene McClellan.

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The Power of Five: Advocates, Influence & Leadership in Wine by Jennifer Thomas.

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We had five flights before lunch: Prosecco, Sagrantino, Pinot Gris, Vermentino, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Sirah, Tempranillo & Garnacha.

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Judging wine today at Concours d’Vin!
Morning starts with sparkling wine.

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In the current issue of SOMM Journal, my Bottom Line column on searching, and finding, alternative styles of Cabernet Sauvignon on Sonoma Mountain and in the Moon Mountain District.
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Regenerative wine lists: Results that count Why the time to promote responsibly grown wines in restaurants is now

A call for proactive restaurant wine management. randycaparoso.substack.com/p/regenerati...
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Bottom Line column in the current SOMM Journal, dispensing advice on utilizing selection and pricing to steer guests towards ideal wine and food experiences, hence promoting your restaurant and wine program.
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