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How wine sales changed during COVID
How wine sales changed during COVID
A deep dive into the data behind the #SupportOurWineries campaign
Rachel Woods
Apr 29, 2020
Hold it or Drink it: What does the data say about aging wine?
Hold it or Drink it: What does the data say about aging wine?
An investigation into ageability of wine, using data about Tablas Creek’s wines.
Rachel Woods
Feb 11, 2020
Wine Travel 101: how to do it, where to go, how to bring it back
Wine Travel 101: how to do it, where to go, how to bring it back
Warning: this blog post may result in spontaneous flight purchases.
Rachel Woods
Dec 9, 2019
What you need to know about Walla Walla wine
What you need to know about Walla Walla wine
Why to visit. Where to go. And what you can learn and taste while you are there.
Rachel Woods
Nov 18, 2019
How to learn about wine
How to learn about wine
A path for not feeling overwhelmed, backed by data
Rachel Woods
Sep 25, 2019
What the heck is in my wine? Wine additives explained.
What the heck is in my wine? Wine additives explained.
A data driven exploration of legally allowed wine additives to understand more about what we’re drinking.
Rachel Woods
Sep 21, 2019
Model Interpretability for Predicting Wine Prices
Model Interpretability for Predicting Wine Prices
A discussion of ways to find out what is actually influencing prices of Napa wines.
Rachel Woods
Aug 19, 2019
Vintage, AVA and Quality: A Study of Napa Valley Wines
Vintage, AVA and Quality: A Study of Napa Valley Wines
Let’s talk about terroir — arguably the most influential piece of the winemaking process that differentiates bad, good, and great wines…
Rachel Woods
Jul 28, 2019
Wine Blends Part 2: The Monte Bello, An Iconic Blend
Wine Blends Part 2: The Monte Bello, An Iconic Blend
To understand the nuances of wine blending, I had the chance to talk with Eric Baugher of Ridge Vineyards, maker of one of the most iconic…
Rachel Woods
Jul 23, 2019
Wine Blends Part 1: The Law and Cabernet
Wine Blends Part 1: The Law and Cabernet
Wine blends are a confusing topic within the wine world. This is one of the areas that I think both makes wine confusing to consumers, and…
Rachel Woods
Jul 23, 2019
Jessie’s Grove and Old Vines
Jessie’s Grove and Old Vines
Home to the oldest producing Zinfandel vineyards in the Lodi AVA of California, Jessie’s Grove is both a treat to visit and truly a…
Rachel Woods
Jun 30, 2019
Cracking Open Canned Wines: A Data Analysis
Cracking Open Canned Wines: A Data Analysis
Many people would acknowledge that canned wine is having a major cultural moment. From my perspective, a few major shifts have carved the…
Rachel Woods
Jun 10, 2019
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