Wine almost closed the preference gap with beer last year, but that didn’t last

Source: Gallup: July 27, 2015

August 2, 2015 | Filed under Daily Data | Read More

Calif wine grape revenues by pricing district. Who’s the best?

Source: Vineyard Financial Associates

July 29, 2015 | Filed under Daily Data | Read More

Who stands most to gain from the Trans-Pacific Partnership? (Hint: It’s not the U.S.)

Source: Peterson Institute for International Economics via  The Economist

July 28, 2015 | Filed under Daily Data | Read More

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

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

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