Why MEN??

[Randy Caparoso]

I'm not sure about the point you're trying to bring out, Nancy. But here's what I know:

1. Women definitely make up a minority in the industry (production, distribution, retail, restaurants, journalism, etc.), but a slight majority amongst actual wine consumers.

2. The women that I've met in the industry, however, have been a shade more talented and aggressive than the majority of men -- probably because that's how they need to be to survive, I would surmise.

3. Men definitely can be silly when it comes to wine appreciation. The wine-upmanship, the secret signals, cigars, etc. Need I say more?

4. It's truly upsetting to see women who feel the need to ape the stupid things men do in the name of "belonging."

Whatever the case or reasons, we definitely could use a lot more women in the industry. Not all men are insufferable, and there would probably be less of that if there were more women keeping things aright. We could use a more civil, sensible and practical approach to doing business!