Alan Greenspan was famous for many things, most of all because of his long tenure as chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Economists like me remember Greenspan for his deep knowledge and understanding of economic data down to the micro-level. He could see how the business world was interconnected better […]
One of wine’s superpowers is that it can trigger memories and allow us to share them with others. It’s almost magic. Pull the corks and release the liquid memories. Sue and I recently celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary and pulled two corks to pair with the meal. The first bottle was the Donnafugata Sul Vulcano […]
Nota Bene is a periodic Wine Economist column that briefly highlights stories that might otherwise escape attention. The Swirled Cup Takes to the Air If you are flying on Delta Airlines now through September, check your seatback entertainment system for three episodes of The Swirled Cup, Andrea Robinson’s documentary series about the rise of wine […]
“Oregon Wine Industry Shows Signs of Contraction” was the headline that caught my eye on the YourOregonNews.com website. The signs were clear enough and familiar to anyone following the wine industry just about anywhere in the world. The surprise was that it was Oregon. Oregon has seemed like an unstoppable wine force in recent years. […]
Sicily isn’t Italy (you can ask anyone), and Sicilian wine isn’t Italian wine either. Many Sicilian producers have embraced the Sicilia DOC designation as a simple but effective identity. It’s the kind of idea that other wine regions might consider in today’s crowded marketplace. Here is our report. Einstein’s Law Everything should be as simple […]
A winemaker from Austria making white Cabernet Sauvignon wines in China. It seemed like a crazy idea. But, as we reported here in The Wine Economist a couple of months ago, it really worked. Crazy, but true. World Wine Ambitions The winemaker is Lenz Moser and his Chateau Changyu Moser XV wines made us believers. […]
This is a year of celebrations here in the United States. This week, for example, we mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Wine enthusiasts have reason to pop a cork, too, because 2026 is the 50th anniversary of the “Judgment of Paris,” the famous wine tasting that drew global […]
Nota Bene is a periodic Wine Economist column that briefly highlights short stories that might otherwise escape attention. Wine Goes to the Opera A recent Wine Economist column examined the relationship between wine and classical music and worried that wine could become like opera, mainly relevant to a shrinking audience of affluent, aging enthusiasts. Once […]
The trouble with Tribles, as Star Trek fans all know, is that everyone falls in love with them at first sight. The trouble with Gewürztraminer is very different! >>><< Sue and I were fortunate to attend a big dinner at Cantina Tramin‘s strikingly beautiful winery a few years ago. Although I can’t really remember what […]
Why do so many people love Champagne (and other sparkling wines, too)? Is it the way they taste? Or is it the way they make you feel? Here are a few thoughts inspired by a message in a wine glass. Not Necessarily Clear as Glass As regular Wine Economist readers know, Sue and I have […]