Tina Caputo

California

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Wine, food, beer and travel writer. Content creator. Podcast producer. ASJA member. Wiener dog enthusiast. @[email protected]

Articles

The North Coast Wine Challenge shines a spotlight on local wines

1 week ago | norcalpublicmedia.org | Tina Caputo

At the Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge last week, 33 judges gathered at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds to taste and evaluate more than 1,100 wines. Judges included local winemakers, retail and restaurant wine buyers, and wine journalists.
U.S. wine businesses are bracing for tariffs — and even domestic wineries are affected

2 weeks ago | marketplace.org | Tina Caputo

Last month, President Donald Trump threatened to impose 200% tariffs on all wines coming from the European Union. After a tense few weeks, the president changed course last week to levy a 20% tariff on all EU goods, including wine. Though it’s much lower than the high percentage initially proposed, many in the U.S. wine sector are bracing for a financial hit. That includes Damien Carney, the owner of Avinage wine shop in Petaluma, California.
Tina Caputo, Author at Marketplace

2 weeks ago | marketplace.org | Tina Caputo

U.S. wine businesses are bracing for tariffs — and even domestic wineries are affectedAdditional taxes on European wines and winemaking supplies will challenge American businesses that sell EU wines — and domestic wineries that buy bottles or barrels from abroad.
How US wineries and wine shops are bracing for tariffs

2 weeks ago | marketplace.org | Tina Caputo |Amanda Peacher

Last month, President Donald Trump threatened to impose 200% tariffs on all wines coming from the European Union. After a tense few weeks, the president changed course last week to levy a 20% tariff on all EU goods, including wine. Though it’s much lower than the high percentage initially proposed, many in the U.S. wine sector are bracing for a financial hit. That includes Damien Carney, the owner of Avinage wine shop in Petaluma, California.
Bohème Wines Is an Unassuming Gem in Occidental - Sonoma Magazine

3 weeks ago | sonomamag.com | Tina Caputo |Maci Martell

Named for the Bohemian Highway that twists and turns its way through Sonoma’s majestic Northern Coast Range of redwoods, Bohème Wines is an unexpected find in laid-back downtown Occidental. The winery specializes in fresh and focused Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, inspired by cool-climate Sonoma Coast vineyard sites. The storyKurt Beitler founded Bohème Wines in 2004, but his winemaking origin story begins decades earlier.
A Residential Neighborhood Northwest of Napa Hides a Delicious Secret

1 month ago | sonomamag.com | Tina Caputo |Maci Martell

Napa is justifiably famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, but in the region’s early days — before skyrocketing land prices made it practically impossible to justify growing grapes that didn’t command the highest prices — the valley’s offerings went far beyond the “king” and “queen” of noble grapes. Hendry Ranch offers a welcome taste of variety on a charming estate at the foot of Mt. Veeder, farmed by the same family for more than 85 years.
KRCB Wine Beat: Industry players say tariffs on Canada are bad busines

1 month ago | norcalpublicmedia.org | Tina Caputo

In early February, President Trump signed an executive order imposing 25% tariffs on all goods coming into the country from Canada. After a 30-day pause, the new taxes went into effect on March 4 and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau immediately responded with equal counter tariffs. Though Trump delayed the start of tariffs again a few days later, Canada’s taxes remain in place on $30 billion worth of U.S. goods — including wine.
Are California wines really full of scary additives?

1 month ago | norcalpublicmedia.org | Tina Caputo

There’s a saying in the wine business that great wines are made in the vineyard. But are they really? For the last few years, ads on social media have been telling consumers that there’s a lot more than just grapes in the average bottle of California wine. The website for the TTB — that’s the federal agency that regulates alcohol — lists over 60 substances authorized for use in winemaking.
This Legendary Local Winery Pours a Taste of History on a Pretty Terrace

1 month ago | sonomamag.com | Tina Caputo |Maci Martell

Sonoma County is rich in multigenerational wineries — the region is home to more than 20 winegrowers who’ve been farming their family’s original land for a century or longer — and that seems to be especially true in the Russian River Valley. In the late 19th century, Martinelli Vineyards & Winery’s founders began planting Zinfandel on the area’s hillsides, joining a wave of Italian immigrants who settled in the area around that time.
Why the U.S. is ‘on the brink of a fair-trade breakthrough’

1 month ago | bananalink.org.uk | Tina Caputo

The movement to empower growers is gaining momentum and connecting with consumers, advocates say. Article by Tina Caputo, reproduced from The PackerFood prices increased 2.3% in 2024, and the US Department of Agriculture estimates that prices will creep up another 2.2% this year. Even so, rising grocery tallies don’t seem to be deterring socially and eco-conscious consumers from paying a premium for fair trade produce.