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Read all about the Old Vine Conference's 2026 Old Vine Photography Competition! https://caparoso.substack.com/p/the-2026-old-vine-photography-competition

Four categories. Grand prize: A once-in-a-lifetime trip with the Old Vine Conference to photograph more of the world’s most remarkable, historic vineyards.

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Dining and Cooking Feb 26

The 7 Best Wines to Pair With Steak to Buy in 2026

Published on February 26, 2026 Michele Chiarlo, Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Spotswoode When we ask friends what wine they would pair with a steak, their obvious answer is red. But what might not be as obvious is that not all red wines pair perfectly with steak. There’s a bit of basi…
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https://www.diningandcooking.com/2531701/the-7-best-wines-to-pair-with-steak-to-buy-in-2026/

Wine Feb 26

The 7 Best Wines to Pair With Steak to Buy in 2026

Published on February 26, 2026 Michele Chiarlo, Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Spotswoode When we ask friends what wine they would pair with a steak, their obvious answer is red. But what might not be as obvious is that not all red wines pair perfectly with steak. There’s a bit of basic chemistry involved wh…
#wine #Wine #CabernetSauvignon #Steak #syrah #Zinfandel
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2531701/the-7-best-wines-to-pair-with-steak-to-buy-in-2026/

RandyCaparoso.wineauthor Feb 14

Photographs illustrating the elements of style that mean something to me, and the wines I love most. Re https://rcaparoso.substack.com/p/hazy-shades-of-winter

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RandyCaparoso.wineauthor Feb 12

“Vertical cordon trained Zinfandel in winter fog.”

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RandyCaparoso.wineauthor Feb 10

This morning, winter pruning of ancient vines in heavy duty fog goes on. See more at https://rcaparoso.substack.com/p/pruning-grapevines-in-the-breath

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RandyCaparoso.wineauthor Jan 31

The longer the spurs, the older the vines. In these three photos of ancient vine Zinfandel, laid bare by winter chill, long arms reflect over 100 years of pruning at the tips, the twisting spurs slowly yet surely growing in length, centimeter by centimeter. Timeless vines, producing timeless wines.

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