American Association of Wine Economists AAWE
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AAWE is a non-profit organization based at NYU in New York City.
We publish the Journal of Wine Economics and organize annual wine economics conferences. www.wine-economics.org
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We publish the Journal of Wine Economics and organize annual wine economics conferences. www.wine-economics.org
email: [email protected]
Posts by @karlstorchmann.bsky.social
Compared to 2024, the number of foreign visitors to the U.S. in 2025 has declined by more than 6.8 m (-9.4%). The overwhelming majority of this decline is due to a substantial drop in Canadian visitors (-5.6 million, -27.5%). The economic effects are nontrivial, esp. on the hospitality sector.
February 14, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Compared to 2024, the number of foreign visitors to the U.S. in 2025 has declined by more than 6.8 m (-9.4%). The overwhelming majority of this decline is due to a substantial drop in Canadian visitors (-5.6 million, -27.5%). The economic effects are nontrivial, esp. on the hospitality sector.
Egon Schiele (Austrian 1890-1918), Self Portrait with Physalis, 1912.
February 14, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Egon Schiele (Austrian 1890-1918), Self Portrait with Physalis, 1912.
Leading Wine Brands in the U.S., 2023 and 2024
Many brands exhibit substantial losses, with only a few winners.
Many brands exhibit substantial losses, with only a few winners.
February 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Leading Wine Brands in the U.S., 2023 and 2024
Many brands exhibit substantial losses, with only a few winners.
Many brands exhibit substantial losses, with only a few winners.
Hermann Hesse (Swiss/German, 1877–1962), drinking wine, 1910. Hesse was a poet, novelist, and painter. His best-known works include Demian, Steppenwolf, Siddhartha, and The Glass Bead Game. In 1946, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature. Photograph by Gret Widmann (Swiss, 1875–1931)
February 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Hermann Hesse (Swiss/German, 1877–1962), drinking wine, 1910. Hesse was a poet, novelist, and painter. His best-known works include Demian, Steppenwolf, Siddhartha, and The Glass Bead Game. In 1946, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature. Photograph by Gret Widmann (Swiss, 1875–1931)
Wine Production and Inventory in the U.S., 2012–2024.
The inventory-to-production ratio has been rising for more than a decade, reaching 1.68 at the end of 2024. (Data for 2025 are not yet available).
The inventory-to-production ratio has been rising for more than a decade, reaching 1.68 at the end of 2024. (Data for 2025 are not yet available).
February 12, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Wine Production and Inventory in the U.S., 2012–2024.
The inventory-to-production ratio has been rising for more than a decade, reaching 1.68 at the end of 2024. (Data for 2025 are not yet available).
The inventory-to-production ratio has been rising for more than a decade, reaching 1.68 at the end of 2024. (Data for 2025 are not yet available).
1614 map of the districts of Rachtig and Zeltingen on the Mosel River and their many vineyards. Also shown are Wittlich and the Neuerburg (which does not exist anymore). On the right is a view of the village of Ürzig. Source: Landeshauptarchiv Koblenz, Bestand 702, Nummer 9568; apertus.rlp.de
February 11, 2026 at 11:32 PM
1614 map of the districts of Rachtig and Zeltingen on the Mosel River and their many vineyards. Also shown are Wittlich and the Neuerburg (which does not exist anymore). On the right is a view of the village of Ürzig. Source: Landeshauptarchiv Koblenz, Bestand 702, Nummer 9568; apertus.rlp.de
Vineyard's Share of Total Agricultural Crop Area, 2021/22
February 11, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Vineyard's Share of Total Agricultural Crop Area, 2021/22
Per capita beer consumption in Germany (2011-2024) has been declining from 109.3 liters in 2011 to 88 liters in 2024 (-19.5%). Regular beer even declined by 22.8% while non-alcoholic beer grew by 38.3%. As a result, non-alcoholic beer's share of total per capita consumption rose from 5.5% to 9.4%.
February 11, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Per capita beer consumption in Germany (2011-2024) has been declining from 109.3 liters in 2011 to 88 liters in 2024 (-19.5%). Regular beer even declined by 22.8% while non-alcoholic beer grew by 38.3%. As a result, non-alcoholic beer's share of total per capita consumption rose from 5.5% to 9.4%.
Erich Heckel (German 1883–1970), House in the Vineyard, 1938. Heckel, a painter and printmaker, was a founding member of the group Die Brücke ("The Bridge"), which existed from 1905–1913.
February 11, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Erich Heckel (German 1883–1970), House in the Vineyard, 1938. Heckel, a painter and printmaker, was a founding member of the group Die Brücke ("The Bridge"), which existed from 1905–1913.
JOURNAL OF WINE ECONOMICS Book Review:
ROSEMARY GEORGE, MW: The Wines of Roussillon. Reviewed by Peter W. Brush.
www.cambridge.org/core/service...
ROSEMARY GEORGE, MW: The Wines of Roussillon. Reviewed by Peter W. Brush.
www.cambridge.org/core/service...
February 10, 2026 at 8:10 PM
JOURNAL OF WINE ECONOMICS Book Review:
ROSEMARY GEORGE, MW: The Wines of Roussillon. Reviewed by Peter W. Brush.
www.cambridge.org/core/service...
ROSEMARY GEORGE, MW: The Wines of Roussillon. Reviewed by Peter W. Brush.
www.cambridge.org/core/service...
Per Capita Wine Production in the European Union Marketing Year 2024/2025
February 10, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Per Capita Wine Production in the European Union Marketing Year 2024/2025
Advertisement for Renault N73 Vigneron tractor, built between 1960 and 1964. Diesel-powered, 1.4-liter engine, 20 hp.
February 10, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Advertisement for Renault N73 Vigneron tractor, built between 1960 and 1964. Diesel-powered, 1.4-liter engine, 20 hp.
France, World War I. This photograph illustrates the difficult logistics of supplying the front line in winter. French soldiers, known as Poilus (‘the hairy ones’), are transporting pinard (wine) to the front lines.
February 9, 2026 at 8:33 PM
France, World War I. This photograph illustrates the difficult logistics of supplying the front line in winter. French soldiers, known as Poilus (‘the hairy ones’), are transporting pinard (wine) to the front lines.
Manley Series: 1659-2025. Growing Season Temperatures in Central England.
The Manley series is the world’s longest instrumentally measured temperature record. It refers to Central England, beginning in 1659 and spanning 367 years.
Here is a link to the data:
www.metoffice.gov.uk/hadobs/hadce...
The Manley series is the world’s longest instrumentally measured temperature record. It refers to Central England, beginning in 1659 and spanning 367 years.
Here is a link to the data:
www.metoffice.gov.uk/hadobs/hadce...
February 9, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Manley Series: 1659-2025. Growing Season Temperatures in Central England.
The Manley series is the world’s longest instrumentally measured temperature record. It refers to Central England, beginning in 1659 and spanning 367 years.
Here is a link to the data:
www.metoffice.gov.uk/hadobs/hadce...
The Manley series is the world’s longest instrumentally measured temperature record. It refers to Central England, beginning in 1659 and spanning 367 years.
Here is a link to the data:
www.metoffice.gov.uk/hadobs/hadce...
JOURNAL OF WINE ECONOMICS: “Comparison of language models for wine sentiment analysis” by Chenyu Yang and Jing Cao. Open access: www.cambridge.org/core/service...
February 9, 2026 at 2:54 AM
JOURNAL OF WINE ECONOMICS: “Comparison of language models for wine sentiment analysis” by Chenyu Yang and Jing Cao. Open access: www.cambridge.org/core/service...
A 1964 French brochure for the new Massey-Ferguson Tracteur MF 44 vigneron à chenilles, a crawler specifically designed for vineyard work. Built in Italy by Landini (Reggio Emilia) for Massey-Ferguson and remained in production until the mid-1960s. The 40 hp tractor was a narrow crawler, 1.05 m wide
February 9, 2026 at 12:40 AM
A 1964 French brochure for the new Massey-Ferguson Tracteur MF 44 vigneron à chenilles, a crawler specifically designed for vineyard work. Built in Italy by Landini (Reggio Emilia) for Massey-Ferguson and remained in production until the mid-1960s. The 40 hp tractor was a narrow crawler, 1.05 m wide
Global Brewer Hop Area, 2024
February 8, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Global Brewer Hop Area, 2024
Red and White Wine Grape Area in Germany, 1991–2024. After peaking at 37% in 2006, the share of red wine grapes has steadily declined to 31% in 2025.
February 8, 2026 at 6:31 AM
Red and White Wine Grape Area in Germany, 1991–2024. After peaking at 37% in 2006, the share of red wine grapes has steadily declined to 31% in 2025.
A wine delivery departs from Ambrogio Gonnella’s wine shop, “La Vigna,” on Via Larga in Milan, Italy, circa 1910.
February 7, 2026 at 10:53 PM
A wine delivery departs from Ambrogio Gonnella’s wine shop, “La Vigna,” on Via Larga in Milan, Italy, circa 1910.
Karl Blossfeldt (German 1865-1932) was a photographer and sculptor. He is best known for his close-up photographs of plants and living things, published in 1929 as "Urformen der Kunst."
February 7, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Karl Blossfeldt (German 1865-1932) was a photographer and sculptor. He is best known for his close-up photographs of plants and living things, published in 1929 as "Urformen der Kunst."
JOURNAL OF WINE ECONOMICS: “Expertise, accuracy, and reputation inflation in the wine market: Evidence from Vivino ratings” by Rebecca Janssen and Matthew K. Ribar. Open access:
www.cambridge.org/core/service...
www.cambridge.org/core/service...
February 7, 2026 at 4:21 PM
JOURNAL OF WINE ECONOMICS: “Expertise, accuracy, and reputation inflation in the wine market: Evidence from Vivino ratings” by Rebecca Janssen and Matthew K. Ribar. Open access:
www.cambridge.org/core/service...
www.cambridge.org/core/service...
Main Brands of Wine-Based RTDs in the U.S. (2024)
February 6, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Main Brands of Wine-Based RTDs in the U.S. (2024)
Bartles & Jaymes TV commercial (1985). Bartles & Jaymes is a flavored wine cooler produced by the E & J Gallo Winery in the United States, introduced in 1985. First wine based, later malt based.
February 6, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Bartles & Jaymes TV commercial (1985). Bartles & Jaymes is a flavored wine cooler produced by the E & J Gallo Winery in the United States, introduced in 1985. First wine based, later malt based.
JOURNAL OF WINE ECONOMICS: “Firm size and profitability: Key determinants of performance in European wine firms” by Ivana Tomas Žiković, Jana Katunar, and Josipa Višić. Open access: www.cambridge.org/core/service...
February 6, 2026 at 2:12 PM
JOURNAL OF WINE ECONOMICS: “Firm size and profitability: Key determinants of performance in European wine firms” by Ivana Tomas Žiković, Jana Katunar, and Josipa Višić. Open access: www.cambridge.org/core/service...
Diego Rivera (Mexican 1886-1957) Grape Pickers (1920).
February 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Diego Rivera (Mexican 1886-1957) Grape Pickers (1920).