Trends in Wine Consumption in the US Wine Market // The Greying of American Wine is Upon Us

Not only is the US the world’s biggest wine market by value, but few countries can offer the variety of wines, regions and styles available to American consumers. Reading time: 6m 15s

One of the key demographic changes doesn't bode well for wine in America

On May 22, 2023, Ireland introduced legislation mandating the labelling of alcohol products. This new law requires alcohol manufacturers to include specific information on labels to educate consumers about the health risks associated with alcohol consumption.

Robert Joseph takes a sceptical look at claims being made for environmental consciousness among the young. Reading time: 2m 45s

With modern technology platforms and shipping practices, a new opportunity is emerging for “Virtual Wholesalers” that would present a fabulous opportunity for distribution for small producers of wine, beer and spirits. Virtual wholesalers utilize the principles of self-distribution and direct-to-con

As the financial results pour in for the major drinks companies, one company bucks the trend for its decisively non-aggressive pricing strategy.

The world's biggest wine company is getting bigger with its second major purchase inside a week. Read the latest wine news & features on wine-searcher

Increased prices of NZ wine has led to its biggest ever value growth at export, soaring 23% over the last 12 months to reach NZ$2.4 billion.

This episode features the return of Ben Matthews, who was a part of Episode 83 in 2018, and went on to found Terratorium, which is the focal point of conversation for this episode.

California has long been North America’s fertile crescent, a place where the soil is rich and the sun often shines.

Botrytis cinerea can ruin a grape harvest—or lead to some of the world’s most coveted wines. Researchers investigate why this happens and how it affects both the grapes and the finished wine…

Introduction In the intricate world of winemaking, stuck malolactic fermentations (MLFs) can pose significant hurdles for winemakers. However, fear not! In this comprehensive guide, we address the common challenges encountered during stuck MLFs and provide practical solutions to overcome them.

Although the pandemic gave a boost to online wine sales, online retailers have to work harder now. But, says Sarah Phillips McCartan, there are big rewards to be found online for those who get it right. Reading time: 4m 30s

Consider how an influencer will relate to your brand image and customers. By Melanie Young “Influencer” is a marketing term that’s recently

We examine four key market trends from the 2023 Liv-ex Classification which ranks the wines of the world solely by price.

Clos Apalta 2020 has been released on La Place de Bordeaux for £948 per case. Read more pricing analysis here.

A company in Oregon is launching a multi-use wine bottle system. The bottles are designed to be reused up to 50 times. Reported by Vincent Messmer. Reading time: 2m

Amidst the crisis, organic food suffers while the French government pledges support. Reading Time: 1m 30s

On the evening of September 2, hailstorms of unprecedented ferocity tore through the Georgia’s largest wine region, Kakheti, where around 80% of the country’s wines are produced. Reading time: 50s

Except for a few deals on varietal wines from Chile and Australia, there is not much going on. Reading time: 45s

Leading Italian wine producer Masi Agricola S.p.A. has announced that it has signed for the purchase of classic method sparkling wine estate Casa Re in Lombardy's Oltrepò Pavese area.

Australian packaging company Orora Ltd said on Tuesday it would buy French high-end glass bottle manufacturer Saverglass from private equity firm Carlyle Group for A$2.16 billion ($1.4 billion).