Presentation of the Grape Data Tool to the California Association of Winegrowers
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to present the Grape Data Tool to the California Association of Winegrowers. I love CAWG and really...
2022 Grape Data Tool Released
Pull up and process massive amounts of USDA wine grape data going back to 1991. Click here to go to the download page for more...
Grape Data Tool Updated
Hi all, Seems that I'm only doing this one post a year with the Grape Data Tool. For those who haven't used it before, it is a...
Grape Data Tool Updated
Hi all, Yup, haven't updated this site for a very long time. With all the angst in the vineyard world, work has been busy. Which is...
El Dorado and Sierra Foothills Presentation
I know it's been a long time since I posted, but for those interested, I'm doing an online presentation to the Sierra Foothills growers'...
Will the USDA Fix Grape Pricing District 5?
USDA Pricing District 5 has the same borders as Solano County. The problem is that the region is really two different markets: the west...
An Example of Different Types of Grape Price Escalators
Long-term grape contracts require a mechanism to dictate price throughout the term of the contract. These mechanisms can make an...
Which Average to Use? The Cheapest Trick in Grape Price Negotiations.
I recently had the great honor of presenting to the California Association of Wine Growers at their annual summer seminar. My topic was...
El Dorado Wine Grape Price Forecast
Yesterday, I presented to the El Dorado Wine Grape Growers Association. I spoke about where we are in the wine market cycle. I also...
Grading My 2014 Napa County Cabernet Sauvignon Acreage Forecast
In 2015, I presented at the Vineyard Economics Seminar. At that point, we only had acreage data through 2014. The presentation was made...
