How Wine Regions Grow: A 25-Year View of the U.S. Evidence
I’ve just submitted a new paper for publication that takes a system-level look at U.S. regional wine development by synthesizing more than two decades of peer-reviewed research. Rather than adding another single-region case study or proposing a new competitiveness index, the paper conducts a systematic review of how scholars have actually explained wine region growth […]
Breaking Through the Myths: What’s Really Holding Back the New Jersey Wine Industry
The wine world is full of stories—some rooted in terroir and tradition, others born from stereotypes. In my latest research published in Wine Economics and Policy, I examine the real structural and perceptual barriers that have slowed growth in the New Jersey wine industry, one of America’s most promising yet underrecognized wine regions. Porter, S. […]
Decoding the Italian Wine Market
Why Some Italian Wines Cost More—and Score Higher: A Market Reality Check Porter, S. M. (2024). Decoding the Italian Wine Market: A Quantitative Macro-Economic Examination of Price and Expert Rating Influences. Wine Business Journal. Italy’s wine market is one of the most complex yet fascinating in the world. With thousands of producers, centuries of tradition, and […]
When Will Libraries Evolve from Statistical Literacy & Data Support to Quantum Computing?
When Will Libraries Evolve from Statistical Literacy & Data Support to Quantum Computing? Academic libraries have long been at the forefront of research support — providing access to statistical literacy, data science, and high-performance computing (HPC). But as quantum computing emerges as a transformative force in fields like cybersecurity, cryptography, and artificial intelligence, it raises […]
NJ WINE EXPO:MEET OUR INDUSTRY INSIDERS
Just boosting the amazing group of industry experts I will be speaking with at the NJ Wine Expo.
Keynote @ New Jersey Wine Expo
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be delivering a keynote at the New Jersey Wine Expo, part of New Jersey Wine Month! I’ll be discussing market trends, innovation in emerging wine regions, and the economic factors shaping the industry. Join me at this exciting event celebrating New Jersey’s growing wine scene. For more details about […]
Napa Valley: A Brief Policy Snapshot
Napa Valley is widely recognized as one of the world’s foremost wine regions, known for its premium wines, diverse terroir, and strategic evolution over time. Napa’s success is not the product of luck but the result of visionary leadership, geographic advantages, well-timed policy decisions, and a collaborative wine community. However, Napa continues to face complex […]