Interview with Mike Veseth
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Episode 294
Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!
Interview with Mike Veseth
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 294 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Interview with Mike Veseth In this engaging episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), hosts Kim and Mark welcome the esteemed Mike Veseth, the editor of www.wineeconomist.com and prolific author of over a dozen wine books. Mike takes listeners on a fascinating journey, starting with his background and illuminating the intriguing world of a wine economist. He expertly defines wine globalization, painting a picture of the interconnectedness of the modern wine industry. Prepare to have your wine glass decoded as Mike unveils the "DaVino" code, offering invaluable insights into how to decipher those often-perplexing wine labels. The conversation then delves into the concept of the wine "dump," providing listeners with practical tips on how to effectively research their wine selections. Mike encourages listeners to embrace a spirit of adventure in their wine choices, sharing compelling reasons to take a chance on something new. He also offers his expert perspective on the influence of big wine brands and investors, exploring their impact on established and emerging labels. Kim, Mark, and Mike then tackle the topic of wine price points, discussing the current and future demand for both budget-friendly and premium wines. In a thought-provoking segment, they explore the curious disconnect between consumer interest in food ingredients versus the often-overlooked components of wine. Finally, Mike shares his expert analysis of the most pressing issues currently facing the global wine landscape, leaving listeners with a deeper understanding of the industry's challenges and opportunities. Tune in to this episode of WWW for a truly enlightening conversation with Mike Veseth – Cheers! Kim and Mark 🍷🍷🍷 www.thewww.wine #thewonderfulworldofwine #wine
Mike Veseth
Mike Veseth (pronounced VEE-seth) is editor of The Wine Economist newsletter (WineEconomist.com) and author of more than a dozen books including Wine Wars (2011), Extreme Wine (2013), Money, Taste & Wine: It’s Complicated! (2015), Around the World in Eighty Wines (2018) and Wine Wars II: The Global Battle for the Soul of Wine (2022). He is a sought-after speaker at wine industry meetings both in the United States and around the world.
Veseth’s writings on wine and globalization have been widely praised. Globaloney was selected as a Best Business Book of 2005. Wine Wars was chosen a Best Wine Book of 2011. The Wine Economist was named Best Wine Blog by Gourmand International in 2015. Money, Taste, and Wine: It’s Complicated received the 2016 Gourmand International award for Best Wine Writing. Around the World in Eighty Wines was named one of the 100 best wine books of all time by BookAuthority.org. Wine Wars II received a special award from Gourmand International for sustainability and wine in 2023.
A noted educator, Veseth is professor emeritus of International Political Economy at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. In 2010 he was named Washington State Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.
Veseth received the Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Puget Sound and the Master’s and Ph.D degrees in Economics from Purdue University
