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Lewis Perdue is an entrepreneur, technologist, scientist, professor, author, publisher, journalist, and outdoorsman. Click here for more on Lew. Email Lew at: lewis[dot]perdue[at]wineindustryinsight[dot]com

Napa Cabernet Sauvignon prices are crazy big: even adjusted for inflation

Source: Vineyard Financial Associates

July 27, 2015 | Filed under Daily Data | Read More

Did global alcohol consumption really peak in 2012?

Source: The Economist

July 26, 2015 | Filed under Daily Data | Read More

It’s official: science proves online trolls are mentally ill sadists

Source: Researcher Erin Buckels via The Washington Post

July 23, 2015 | Filed under Daily Data | Read More

Today’s coverage of Napa’s big fire shows how pathetic “journalism” has become

As a former journalism prof (Cornell, UCLA) I am ashamed of most of my profession, With a few notable examples, the Twinkie-level to which daily news reporting has fallen is pathetic. Presented, below, front pages from four newspapers: three who should be ashamed and one shining example of actual journalism.        

July 23, 2015 | Filed under Worth A Look | Read More

How does the Calif bulk Cab supply now compare to last year? Or the glut years?

Source: Turrentine Brokerage

July 22, 2015 | Filed under Daily Data | Read More

Has Vintage Wine Estates Bought B.R. Cohn Winery? Or Maybe Not? Or Yet?

There may be less to the Vintage Wine Estates / B.R. Cohn acquisition than the news release from Cohn (below) represents. While VWE partner Pat Roney offered “No comment” to Wine Industry Insight’s request for comment, others close to the deal say it has not closed yet. “And I am not 100% sure it will […]

July 22, 2015 | Filed under Worth A Look | Read More

Why these 37 wine tasting terms offer no solid meaning, and little help for consumers

Words! Words! Words! I’m so sick of words! I get words all day through; First from him, now from you! Is that all you blighters can do? Don’t talk of stars Burning above; If you’re in love, Show me! Tell me no dreams Filled with desire. If you’re on fire, Show me! —  “My Fair […]

July 22, 2015 | Filed under Worth A Look | Read More

Just how tepid is support for the Trans-Pacific Trade Pact?

Source: Pew Charitable Trust

July 21, 2015 | Filed under Daily Data | Read More

What are the worst ads ever that try to target Millennials?

Of the 28 cringe-worthy ads at this link, my Millennial daughter nominated this one as the worst. There are 27 more cringes (including a wine at #20) awaiting your inspection at this Washington Post article: I can haz bizness? Cringeworthy ads show the danger of trying to be too hip. Hint to marketers: if you […]

July 20, 2015 | Filed under Daily Data | Read More

Grapes, lettuce, almonds or strawberries: which has the highest per-acre revenue?

July 17, 2015 | Filed under Daily Data | Read More