Today’s review paper topic ties in issues related to viticulture, health, history, and finance. Carried out by a group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), this post presents a paper looking at possible long-run health impacts of “income shocks”…
Author: Becca
Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July, everyone! I wish you great fun and good memories with family and friends, good BBQ, and great wine! The Academic Wino will be taking an extra day off to in celebration of America’s birthday, but we…
Who’s Your Daddy?: Chardonnay
The subject of today’s “Who’s Your Daddy” post is one of the most widely recognized and most popular wines in the world: Chardonnay! http://drinknectar.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Chardonnay.jpg Chardonnay is relatively easy to grow and can readily adapt to different environments, and therefore can…
Oak Barrels vs. Oak Chips: The Showdown
http://www.precisionmonitoring.com/images/BarrelCellar.jpg One major cost associated with producing wine is the cost of the barrel in which it is fermented and/or aged. A brand new American oak barrel in 2011 costs roughly $400, while a brand new French oak barrel in…