Wine industry experts predict what’s in store for 2025 // US importers stockpile Prosecco to get ahead of tariffs

Some of the wine industry’s top analysts on Wednesday predicted that sales of higher-end wines could turn around, top producers could consolidate and a “seismic shift” may happen in how alcohol is distributed to restaurants and stores.

American imports of Prosecco shot up by 41% in November, according to the Union of Italian Wines, as distributors take precautionary measures against future Trump tariffs on European wine. 

A new definition for an old way of farming may help California soil, but it won’t mean organic.

A growing number of France's wineries are declaring bankruptcy. The largest number are in the south west.

Ever wonder where all the imported wines in China end up? In this report, we track the top destinations, highlight the leading markets for sparkling wine, and break down each top importer’s key wine suppliers.

The EU is currently not on track to meet the global and regional reduction targets for alcohol consumption. To address this, the public health community is looking at good practices across EU countries, where alcohol consumption has been decreasing or has been kept at relatively low levels. 

A Siena College poll found that 78% of New Yorkers support allowing grocery stores to sell wine, despite a longstanding Prohibition-era ban.

Digital channels now play a significant role in influencing offline and online purchasing decisions.

French drinks giant, Pernod Ricard , has reported a fall in sales globally of -4% for the first half of the 2025 financial year. Falls in sales were seen across all major markets.

Cognac export revenues slid more than 10% in 2024, primarily due to the challenges the sector is facing in China, trade-body figures show.

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how much is too much when it comes to AI-generated ads, the relationship between how much people notice ads versus how intrusive they find them, and the main reason consumers say they feel “ignored” by marketers.

Tobaccowala said mainstream media is now outnumbered by niche media, and with free content creation and distribution at hand, small companies can compete effectively, once they have mastered the right AI tools.

Entry-level Portuguese wines have made an impact on U.S. consumers, but as Americans’ love for Portugal grows, can more premium bottles make inroads next?

Mumm unlikely to be sold for less than 3x its 200 mln euros annual sales.

The southern Sonoma County wine trade group’s board welcomed seven new directors and reelected two directors.

The Wine Society has announced the permanent appointment of Victoria Mason MW to the Society’s buying team.

Whitney Diver McEvoy, who has led the Napa Valley organization for nearly a decade, announced her last day will be May 30.

EU monitor says global temperatures were 1.75C above preindustrial levels, extending run of unprecedented highs.

January remained dry in the south and turned quite dry over the vast majority of the rest of the west.

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Ruth Lucas leaves behind a great grape legacy in the Finger Lakes with Lucas Vineyards and her work toward founding the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail.

Rosen allowed his staff to shine which established Sam’s as an influential player in the wine world.