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69% chance of a recession by 2020 thanks to Fed’s interest rate bungling – Rabobank

Download the full North American Agribusiness Report from Rabobank (PDF)

February 20, 2019 | Filed under Daily Data,Worth A Look | Read More

Dogs hot on the trail of “corked” cooperage make their way to the North Bay

NOTE: This article is not paid content. No commercial incentive or promise of remuneration has been paid, promised, or discussed. However, the author is biased because he likes uncontaminated wine. And he loves dogs and has  a Chocolate Labrador Retriever with a spooky sense of smell.   While not yet common, a few wineries around […]

February 6, 2019 | Filed under Worth A Look | Read More

Profile matching: a test of the Palate Club system

Palate Club uses a profile matching system. It failed. In an epic manner. This article explains some of the issues with profile matching. Scroll down the Twitter post screen caps to follow the saga from my high hopes to Palate Club’s dismal results. I suspended my next shipment. When asked why, I explained the issues […]

February 4, 2019 | Filed under Worth A Look | Read More

John Duarte is out to prove that junk science unjustly railroaded his federal court case

“We had expert reports to argue with that covered same ground with less detail and passion. None of it mattered because summary judgement ruled that we were guilty before we could put on a defense. Then judge dismissed our expert reports before penalty phase.” — John Duarte Farmer and rootstock nurseryman John Duarte believes that […]

February 4, 2019 | Filed under Featured Articles,Worth A Look | Read More

Pacific Gas & Electric – Bankruptcy-Related SEC Filings

The following are the most recent documents filed by PG&E with the SEC as of 5:39 a.m., Jan. 15, 2019 8-K,Roger H. Kimmel resigned from the board – Jan 15, 2019 FORM 8-K – Jan. 14, 2019 News release: PG&E Board of Directors Conducting Search for New Chief Executive Officer, Geisha Williams Steps Down; John […]

January 15, 2019 | Filed under Worth A Look | Read More

Wine Startup, Vinebox, Raises $5.9 Million to Bring Wine-by-the-Glass to Your Doorstep

  NEWS RELEASE, January 9, 2018 San Francisco, CA – VINEBOX Inc., parent company for VINEBOX and Usual, launched in 2016, by Rachel Vodofsky and Matt Dukes has raised $5.9 million in funding led by Harbinger Ventures.  VINEBOX Inc. will use the funds to expand their San Francisco based team and further scale their online […]

January 14, 2019 | Filed under Worth A Look | Read More

Calif Annual Grape Crush Report Could Be Delayed by Shutdown – CA Winegrape Growers

NEWS RELEASE January 9 – Crush Report may be Impacted by Government Shutdown   SACRAMENTO, January 9, 2019 – The ongoing federal government shutdown, which began Dec. 22, may soon affect a key program of great importance to winegrape growers.   Thursday, Jan. 10 is the deadline for wineries to submit grape purchase data from […]

January 10, 2019 | Filed under Worth A Look | Read More

U.S. Issues China Travel Warning: Visitors May Be Arbitrarily Detained

FROM THE U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT: Travel Advisory January 3, 2019 China – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution in China due to arbitrary enforcement of local laws as well as special restrictions on dual U.S.-Chinese nationals. Chinese authorities have asserted broad authority to prohibit U.S. citizens from leaving China by using ‘exit bans,’ […]

January 4, 2019 | Filed under Worth A Look | Read More

DtC and Customer Experience Expert Scott Moss Joins Emetry as VP, DtC

News Release NAPA, CALIFORNIA, DECEMBER 2018. The Emetry team is excited to welcome digital marketing and e-commerce expert Scott Moss to the team as VP of Direct to Consumer (DtC). Scott will lead the DtC strategy as Emetry sets a new standard for applying wine data sources and provides wine brands unique and exclusive insights […]

December 18, 2018 | Filed under Worth A Look | Read More

TTB takes AVA Action in 4 States: Establishes new (OR), expands two (CA, VA) & proposes a new one (CT)

  Calif – Central Coast – TTB Expands the Arroyo Seco Viticultural Area Connecticut – TTB Proposes the Eastern Connecticut Highlands Viticultural Area Oregon TTB Establishes the Van Duzer Corridor Viticultural Area Virginia – TTB Expands the Monticello Viticultural Area  

December 14, 2018 | Filed under Worth A Look | Read More