American Association of Wine Economists AAWE

What American Association of Wine Economists AAWE does

The American Association of Wine Economists (AAWE) is a US 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional association founded in 2006 and headquartered at the New York University Economics Department (19 W. 4th Street, 6FL, New York, NY). AAWE is the primary scholarly society dedicated specifically to wine economics, serving academic researchers, university economics departments, and wine industry professionals. It owns and operates the Journal of Wine Economics (JWE), a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal currently at Volume 21 (2026), distributed in partnership with Cambridge University Press. The organization also maintains an archive of 277+ working papers (spanning WP-1 through WP-277, from 2007 to 2023 onward), organizes annual conferences in wine-producing regions worldwide, and produces the "Vintage Year" podcast hosted by Orley Ashenfelter. Since 2023, JWE articles have been published under open access, while pre-2023 back issues remain behind a paywall for non-members.

AAWE operates as a scholarly platform with no proprietary technology stack — its core infrastructure consists of a WordPress-based website (wine-economics.org), the JWE hosted via Cambridge University Press, a YouTube video archive of conference presentations dating to 2015, podcast distribution channels with downloadable transcripts, and an email newsletter via e2ma.net. The organization is run by a small team (1-10 employees) with Karl Storchmann serving as the listed contact at NYU. AAWE operates a community-led go-to-market motion, acquiring members through the reputation of its peer-reviewed research, conference presence in wine-producing regions, and scholarly referrals.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: (1) membership dues, (2) journal subscriptions (with 2023+ articles now open access but back issues paywalled), (3) conference registrations for the annual events, and (4) donations and sponsorships. Financial backers commit to 4-year upfront support and are publicly listed on the website; current sponsors include Domaine Serene, Gallo, Henkell & Freixenet, Total Wine, Wine Searcher, NYU, Georgian Wine House, and Bodington & Company. No membership pricing is publicly disclosed. The organization has no disclosed venture capital or private equity backing, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity, operating as an independent member-supported nonprofit.

Name

American Association of Wine Economists AAWE

Legal name

American Association of Wine Economists

Website

https://wine-economics.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The American Association of Wine Economists (AAWE) is a US 501(c)(6) nonprofit scholarly association founded in 2006 and headquartered at NYU, serving academic researchers and wine industry professionals through its peer-reviewed Journal of Wine Economics, a 277+ paper working paper series, annual global conferences, and the "Vintage Year" podcast.

Ownership category

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Product category

Academic / Scholarly Research Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Scholarly Society & Association Publishing (EDAGAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarly Societies & Conference Proceedings Publishing (MPAJABAK), Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Wine economics research
• Academic journal publishing
• Scholarly working papers
• Professional association
• Academic conferences

Headquarters

HQ city

New York, NY

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The AAWE operates as a 501(c)(6) organization funded primarily through membership dues, journal subscriptions, conference registrations, and donations. Financial backers are listed on the website in exchange for 4-year upfront support commitments.
2. Journal Access: The Journal of Wine Economics is published four times a year. Articles published from 2023 onward are open access, while back issues remain behind a paywall for non-members.
3. Conference Registrations: Annual conferences held in wine-producing regions worldwide generate revenue through attendee registrations. Recent venues include Perth 2026, Würzburg 2027, and Valparaíso 2028.
4. Donations and Sponsorships: The organization accepts donations and receives support from sponsors including Domaine Serene, Gallo, Henkell & Freixenet, Total Wine, Wine Searcher, NYU, Georgian Wine House, and Bodington & Company.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AAWE is a professional association that publishes the quarterly peer-reviewed Journal of Wine Economics, maintains a numbered Working Papers series spanning 277+ pre-publication research papers, and organizes annual international academic conferences in wine-producing regions. Membership provides access to journal content, working papers, conference registration, and supplementary offerings such as the "Vintage Year" podcast, conference video archive, and book/film reviews.

Product overview

The American Association of Wine Economists (AAWE) is a professional academic association that operates as a platform publishing scholarly research on wine economics. The core offerings include the Journal of Wine Economics (JWE), a peer-reviewed academic journal published four times a year covering wine economics, business, history, and policy, with Open Access for articles published from 2023 onwards. AAWE also maintains a Working Papers series (numbered publications spanning WP-1 through WP-277 and beyond) for pre-publication research. The association supports its mission through supplementary offerings including the AAWE Podcast ('Vintage Year' hosted by Orley Ashenfelter), Conference Videos archive on YouTube, Book & Film Reviews, Scholarships, Awards of Excellence, and the Christophe Baron Prize. AAWE organizes annual conferences in various international locations and publishes a newsletter for members. AAWE is a 501(c)(6) organization headquartered at NYU's Economics Department.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Journal of Wine Economics: Peer-reviewed academic journal published four times a year, owned by AAWE

Products and services

• Journal of Wine Economics (JWE) The official peer-reviewed academic journal of AAWE, published four times a year, covering research on wine economics, business, history, and policy. Articles from 2023 onward are open access; back issues are gated for non-members.
• AAWE Working Papers A series of pre-publication research papers on wine economics topics, numbered from WP-1 through WP-277 and beyond, covering economics, business, history, and policy research related to wine.
• Annual AAWE Conferences Annual international academic conferences held in wine-producing regions worldwide, bringing together wine economics researchers and industry professionals for paper presentations, tastings, and networking.

Quantifiable outcome

• 277+ working papers published since 2007
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• THWS Business School (Technische Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2027Collaboration with THWS Business School for the 2027 annual conference in Würzburg, Germany, demonstrating academic partnership for conference hosting.
• New York University (NYU) Economics DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAWE is co-located at NYU Economics Department, with Karl Storchmann serving as contact. NYU provides institutional hosting and credibility to the organization.
• The University of Western AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of the 18th Annual AAWE Conference in Perth, Australia, July 8-13, 2026.
• Cambridge University PresscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublisher and distributor of the Journal of Wine Economics, providing institutional access and academic credibility.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Wine Society: Consumer and professional wine organization offering events, publications, and educational programming. Comparable to AAWE as a US-anchored membership association in the wine space with conference and publication offerings.
• Court of Master Sommeliers: International professional body governing sommelier certification with examinations, education, and member events. Comparable to AAWE as a wine-focused professional membership organization running credentialing-adjacent programs and global gatherings.
• Society of Wine Educators: US-based professional association for wine and spirits educators offering certification, conferences, and publications. Comparable to AAWE as a membership-based scholarly/professional wine body serving overlapping audiences of academics and industry professionals.
• Guild of Sommeliers: International wine professional guild offering tasting events, educational resources, and community for sommeliers. Comparable to AAWE as a wine-focused professional membership organization with educational programming and curated content.

Broad incumbents

• International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV): Intergovernmental scientific and technical organization for the vine and wine sector, producing research, standards, and policy analysis. Comparable to AAWE in producing authoritative research on wine economics and policy, though operating at a much larger intergovernmental scale.
• Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET): Global provider of wine and spirits education and qualifications with broad international reach. Comparable to AAWE as a structured wine-knowledge organization with global membership and educational programming, though more commercially scaled.

Emerging players

• Wine Folly: Digital wine education media company producing content, tools, and learning resources for wine consumers and professionals. Comparable to AAWE in the wine knowledge/content space, but operates as a commercial digital-native publisher rather than a scholarly nonprofit.
• Sonoma State University Wine Business Institute: Academic institute focused on wine business research, education, and industry engagement housed within a US university. Comparable to AAWE in producing wine economics and business research with industry connections.
• The Wine Economist (Mike Veseth): Independent media platform dedicated to wine economics commentary, books, and presentations. Comparable to AAWE as a content authority specifically focused on the economics of wine, though run as a solo media venture rather than a scholarly society.

Others

• International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC): Global awards and events body for wine and spirits, providing judging, industry events, and consumer-facing competitions. Comparable to AAWE as an adjacent wine industry organization hosting international events and engaging the same sponsor and audience base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/wineecon?lang=en
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/Wine-EconomicsOrg/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/wineecon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-association-of-wine-economists-aawe

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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