Insights
EXPLORE THE LATEST RESEARCH AND TALES FROM THE FIELD
Beyond the Garden State
Please see below for my most recent Keynote at Rutgers Grape Expectations Conference discussing the New Jersey Wine Industry. Beyond the Garden State.
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
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
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
The Main Drivers of Emerging Wine Region Success
Wine isn’t just a beverage—it’s culture, community, and economic lifeblood for emerging regions. In my latest presentation, at the University of Texas, “New Frontiers in
Wine Futures 2050: Grapes, Glasses, and the Global Revolution
The Wine Futures 2050 project explores the critical forces shaping the industry’s future—climate change, emerging technologies, evolving consumer values, the poor marketing, branding and business
Future Horizons: Navigating Disruption and Opportunity in Higher Education by 2050
Explore the future of higher education in “Future Horizons: Navigating Disruption and Opportunity in Higher Education by 2050.” This foresight-driven report examines key trends, innovative
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 —
NJ Wine Expo Talk
I recently presented at the inaugural NJ Wine Expo, held on November 9, 2024, at Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ. The event featured over 30