How Should You Judge Wine Grape Price Forecasts?
So, I have posted many forecasts and scored many forecasts on this blog. But it may be difficult for you to determine if my forecasts...
Sonoma County Chardonnay Prices
Work is getting to be really busy. I've realized that, though I really focus on forecasting, this industry has a lot of need for more...
The Canary in the Coal Mine: Lake County Wine Grape Prices Fall by 9%
Update (4:43p, 4/18/19): The Lake County Winegrowers Association e-mailed me with some more information: "Thanks to a near-perfect...
Predicting Washington Wine Grape Prices
I've been looking for new regions to sell my services in. I love Sonoma and Napa, but I enjoy getting clients from other regions. Last...
The Crush Report is Here! Acreage Report Due Friday
So, the Crush Report dropped on April 10th, as expected in my last update on the matter. Usually I'm on top of that, as soon as it...
Four-Year Forecast of Oregon Wine Grape Prices
I am continually creating forecasts for clients: land prices, expenses, acreage numbers, labor rates, revenue and, especially, grape...
Three-Year Forecast of Washington Wine Grape Prices
I am continually creating forecasts for clients: land prices, expenses, acreage numbers, labor rates, revenue and, especially, grape...
Some Big Picture Thoughts on Where Our Industry is Heading in the Next Few Years
Today, I'm waiting on a couple pieces of projects, giving me some "down time" to work on some of the continual analysis I do of the wine...
Quality, Ten-Year Forecast for District 3 Chardonnay Prices
So, tomorrow is the big day. The preliminary Crush Report drops. So, I rushed to get a test model done that I wanted to share. A ten...
Price Forecast for El Dorado Wine Grapes for 2017 Harvest
Recently, I've had the chance to focus a bit on the El Dorado AVA. I did work for a client there and also put together a presentation...