The End Game: Elite Power Grabs Threaten Control of Global Economy Russia and the United States showcase contrasting strategies to extend their global dominance. While Russia invests heavily in military might—bullets, tanks, and strategic warfare—to expand territorial influence, the United States wields economic tools such as international trade agreements, sanctions, and financial maneuvers.Military conquest and […]
Trump + Musk + Putin Power Play: Game Theory or Global Tyranny (Part-1)
Who’s Really Shaping the Global Economy Around the world, governments are taking a more hands-on approach to managing their economies as a result of new heads of state in the United States. Although the current President of the country was born in the USA, educated in the USA and has conducted business in the USA, […]
Part 3 [ Bordeaux. Marketing Rescue Revitalizing the Legacy, Reclaiming the Market]
Bordeaux winemakers might know that fresh marketing strategies are crucial for reclaiming their market share; however, new directions haven’t emerged – yet. A recent wine trade event in Manhattan highlighted this traditional viewpoint using the same format that’s been used for decades. Imagine hundreds—perhaps thousands—of wine buyers, sellers, sommeliers, educators, and writers, all jostling to […]
Part 2 [Bordeaux Wines Famous Now. What About Tomorrow]
Economic Engine Slowing France is a major player in the global wine market, producing 16% of wines worldwide. In 2021, the Bordeaux wine industry sold approximately 559 million bottles, generating around $4.16 billion in revenue. However, recent trends indicate a decline. Bordeaux’s wine sales increased by 1.2% in value, reaching $2.45 billion, despite a 6.7% […]
Women Won’t Quit: Breaking Barriers, Building Success
“I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own.” — Audre Lorde The NYU Stern Women in Finance (SWF) and the Center for Business and Human Rights (CBHR) recently hosted an event that focused on Equity in Investing. The event featured a panel discussion moderated […]
Part 1 [Tradition vs. Transformation]
Bordeaux Winemakers Acknowledge Change, but Cling to Heritage I recently attended a wine event in Manhattan that brought together hundreds of Bordeaux winemakers under one roof. The room buzzed with energy as wine buyers, sellers, educators, sommeliers, and journalists mingled, eager to savor the best Bordeaux had to offer. The participating wineries were all members […]
[part-3] 2025 Surgeon General’s Advisory: Paving the Way for Healthier Wine and Spirits Choices
The 2025 Surgeon General’s Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk highlights alcohol’s role in approximately 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 deaths annually in the U.S., calling for updated warning labels, stricter consumption guidelines, and increased public education. The advisory underscores alcohol’s link to at least seven cancers—breast, colorectal, esophageal, liver, oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal. Dr. […]
Fluctuations: What Drives the Swing in Cava Exports to Canada
In 2023, Canada imported approximately 3.1 million bottles of Cava, representing a 4.57% decrease from the previous year. This placed Canada as the 11th largest importer of Cava worldwide. However, in 2020, certain producers reported a significant increase in exports to Canada, with some experiencing a fourfold rise. In 2021, Canada saw a 28.28% increase […]
[part-2] The Art of Choice: Finding Beauty in the World of Sparkling Wines
While the research finds that the alcohol in wine can trigger cancer, there are wines that can mitigate the impact; look for sparkling wines on the shelves of super markets and wine shops and in online listings. Why Choose Sparkles Sparkling wine might have a few factors that make it a slightly lighter option when […]
[Part 4] Where to Find New Wine Consumers? In Africa!
Sipping into the Future: Africa’s Urban Youth Redefine Wine Culture Wine consumers in Africa span a wide age range, but there is a notable presence of younger consumers, particularly in urban areas. The age range of wine consumers in Africa typically spans from young adults in their early 20s to older generations in their 50s. […]