The demand for wine is generally estimated on an aggregate level as a single commodity. However, as recent history shows us, the demand for wine not only varies considerably by varietal, but also by price point within each varietal. As a result, although estimates of the demand for wine may be...

This paper examines the effect of the movie <italic>Sideways</italic> on US wine consumption. Specifically, we examine the affects of the movie on the consumption of Merlot, which is derided in the movie and the affect on Pinot Noir, which is praised. We examine the trends in consumption before and after the...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the demand for wine and provide insight into the behavior of USA wine consumers. Design/methodology/approach – This paper uses a fixed effect, instrumental variable approach to estimate the demand for wine in the USA, correcting for...

One of the biggest obstacles facing wine producers today is attracting entry level drinkers. The wine industry has attempted to gain access to this market with a variety of fruit flavoured products appealing to a younger palate. Ostensibly, one of the goals of wine producers is to produce some...