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
Grape Harvest near Cape Town, South Africa, c. 1920. Farmworkers in white uniforms - supervised by foremen
February 18, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Grape Harvest near Cape Town, South Africa, c. 1920. Farmworkers in white uniforms - supervised by foremen
Misleading? At first glance, this appears to be another Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. However, this Kiwi-style wine is not from New Zealand’s “South Island,” but from South Africa.
Producers all over the world like to associate their Sauvignon Blanc with the success of New Zealand’s wines.
Producers all over the world like to associate their Sauvignon Blanc with the success of New Zealand’s wines.
February 18, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Misleading? At first glance, this appears to be another Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. However, this Kiwi-style wine is not from New Zealand’s “South Island,” but from South Africa.
Producers all over the world like to associate their Sauvignon Blanc with the success of New Zealand’s wines.
Producers all over the world like to associate their Sauvignon Blanc with the success of New Zealand’s wines.
Treasury Wine Estates has reported a half-year loss of A$649.4 million (about US$458 million) in its interim 2026 results presentation.
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TWE’s half-year results show over $600 million loss - Winetitles
Treasury Wine Estates has reported a loss of $649.4 million in its interim 2026 results announcement today, with the company’s chief financial and strategy officer Stuart Boxer explaining that TWE’s f...
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February 18, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Treasury Wine Estates has reported a half-year loss of A$649.4 million (about US$458 million) in its interim 2026 results presentation.
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The Infant Christ Pressing the Wine of the Eucharist, c. 1500; tapestry panel, Flemish. (Minneapolis Institute of Art).
February 17, 2026 at 10:10 PM
The Infant Christ Pressing the Wine of the Eucharist, c. 1500; tapestry panel, Flemish. (Minneapolis Institute of Art).
South Africa's Main Wine Export Markets in 2025: Value - Volume - Price
February 17, 2026 at 4:46 PM
South Africa's Main Wine Export Markets in 2025: Value - Volume - Price
Compared to 2024, South Africa’s wine exports increased by US$21.6 million (3.3%) in 2025. The strongest growth was recorded in the Netherlands (US$6.89 million) and Zimbabwe (US$5.40 million). In contrast, exports to Namibia (–US$10.96 million) and the U.S. (–US$7.41 million) declined significantly
February 17, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Compared to 2024, South Africa’s wine exports increased by US$21.6 million (3.3%) in 2025. The strongest growth was recorded in the Netherlands (US$6.89 million) and Zimbabwe (US$5.40 million). In contrast, exports to Namibia (–US$10.96 million) and the U.S. (–US$7.41 million) declined significantly
"Grape Harvest," a street mural in Gurjaani, located in the Kakheti region of Georgia, was created by Indian artist Afzan Pirzade as part of the Tbilisi Mural Fest 2024. Georgia MURAL Fest
February 17, 2026 at 5:27 AM
"Grape Harvest," a street mural in Gurjaani, located in the Kakheti region of Georgia, was created by Indian artist Afzan Pirzade as part of the Tbilisi Mural Fest 2024. Georgia MURAL Fest
JOURNAL OF WINE ECONOMICS – BOOK REVIEW: TOM BRUCE-GARDYNE: “The Story of Scotch Whisky—A Journey of Discovery into the World’s Noblest Spirit”. Reviewed by Robert Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social
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February 17, 2026 at 2:34 AM
JOURNAL OF WINE ECONOMICS – BOOK REVIEW: TOM BRUCE-GARDYNE: “The Story of Scotch Whisky—A Journey of Discovery into the World’s Noblest Spirit”. Reviewed by Robert Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social
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1984 Magazine Advertisement: Marchez aux Bordeaux. La Couleur du bon goût.
The Color of Good Taste. “Marchez aux Bordeaux” is a word play that can mean "Go for the Bordeaux wines", "Run on Bordeaux" (be fueled by), "Walk in Bordeaux style" (in color and elegance)
The Color of Good Taste. “Marchez aux Bordeaux” is a word play that can mean "Go for the Bordeaux wines", "Run on Bordeaux" (be fueled by), "Walk in Bordeaux style" (in color and elegance)
February 15, 2026 at 9:43 PM
1984 Magazine Advertisement: Marchez aux Bordeaux. La Couleur du bon goût.
The Color of Good Taste. “Marchez aux Bordeaux” is a word play that can mean "Go for the Bordeaux wines", "Run on Bordeaux" (be fueled by), "Walk in Bordeaux style" (in color and elegance)
The Color of Good Taste. “Marchez aux Bordeaux” is a word play that can mean "Go for the Bordeaux wines", "Run on Bordeaux" (be fueled by), "Walk in Bordeaux style" (in color and elegance)
1984 Magazine Advertisement: Marchez aux Bordeaux. La Couleur du bon goût.
The Color of Good Taste. “Marchez aux Bordeaux” is a word play that can mean "Go for the Bordeaux wines", "Run on Bordeaux" (be fueled by), "Walk in Bordeaux style" (in color and elegance)
The Color of Good Taste. “Marchez aux Bordeaux” is a word play that can mean "Go for the Bordeaux wines", "Run on Bordeaux" (be fueled by), "Walk in Bordeaux style" (in color and elegance)
February 15, 2026 at 9:05 PM
1984 Magazine Advertisement: Marchez aux Bordeaux. La Couleur du bon goût.
The Color of Good Taste. “Marchez aux Bordeaux” is a word play that can mean "Go for the Bordeaux wines", "Run on Bordeaux" (be fueled by), "Walk in Bordeaux style" (in color and elegance)
The Color of Good Taste. “Marchez aux Bordeaux” is a word play that can mean "Go for the Bordeaux wines", "Run on Bordeaux" (be fueled by), "Walk in Bordeaux style" (in color and elegance)
“La Marca” Prosecco has surged to become the new #1 sparkling wine brand. In 2022, it surpassed André, the former decade-long leader, and has widened the gap. Both are owned by Gallo. Note, while most major brands are declining, the Prosecco brands among them are still growing (La Marca, Mionetto).
February 15, 2026 at 5:43 AM
“La Marca” Prosecco has surged to become the new #1 sparkling wine brand. In 2022, it surpassed André, the former decade-long leader, and has widened the gap. Both are owned by Gallo. Note, while most major brands are declining, the Prosecco brands among them are still growing (La Marca, Mionetto).
Bordeaux, Quais des Chartrons, c. 1910. Wine barrels, steam-powered dock cranes, and a small steamship with tall funnels.
February 14, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Bordeaux, Quais des Chartrons, c. 1910. Wine barrels, steam-powered dock cranes, and a small steamship with tall funnels.
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.
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ROSEMARY GEORGE, MW: The Wines of Roussillon. Reviewed by Peter W. Brush.
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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.
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ROSEMARY GEORGE, MW: The Wines of Roussillon. Reviewed by Peter W. Brush.
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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.