I read this article and thought it might be of interest to you. It has to do with how global econimic trends are influencing the wine market. I guess it can also be argued that instead of the econimic trends influencing the wine market it is free trade itself that can be symbolized through the wine market. I would like to hear your thoughts on the subject in class on week 3 or at anytime on OpenLab
How Global Economic Shifts Changed the Wine Industry — For Better and For Worse