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Why branding could be behind falling wine consumption // US wine sales continue to decline
Across 21 licensed premises in England, removing the largest individual serving size of wine from the menu reduced the volume of wine sold, according to a new study publishing January 18th in the open access journal PLOS Medicine by Theresa Marteau of the University of Cambridge, UK, and colleagues.
Wine Leaves a Bad Taste for Younger Drinkers // SVB Releases State of the US Wine Industry Report
Inkwell Wines announced today that they are the first vineyard property in Australia to be awarded the Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC) designation as well as one of the first twenty vineyards to be so recognised globally.
Is Drizly Closure a Big Deal? // Wine has a target on its back
Join Rob McMillan along with our panel of industry leaders: Jennifer Locke, CEO, Crimson Wine Group; Paul Mabray, Wine Industry Innovator; and Ed Thralls, SVP Professional Services, Enolytics, as we discuss our observations on the current business climate, offer our take on the evolution of the wine market and share insights on what is needed for continued success in the years to come.
2024 SVB Wine Report will be released Thursday. Last chance to Sign up! // Uber shutting down alcohol delivery service Drizly
Join Rob McMillan along with our panel of industry leaders: Jennifer Locke, CEO, Crimson Wine Group; Paul Mabray, Wine Industry Innovator; and Ed Thralls, SVP Professional Services, Enolytics, as we discuss our observations on the current business climate, offer our take on the evolution of the wine market and share insights on what is needed for continued success in the years to come.
Threats and Opportunities for Wine in 2024 // Who started the current WHO completely negative attitude towards alcohol?
Threats and Opportunities for Wine in 2024 // Who started the current WHO completely negative attitude towards alcohol? In Case You Missed It The top 10 wine, beer & spirit export markets for US beverage alcohol from 2013-2022. The Rest of the News
Labeling Laws Another Challenge for Wine // US Government’s Coming Attack on Wine and How To Fight Back
Labeling Laws Another Challenge for Wine // US Government’s Coming Attack on Wine and How To Fight Back In Case You Missed It “Blending with the high-proline wine had a strong positive effect on consumer liking that was stronger than the effect of adding a high colour, tannin and flavor blend component.” The Rest of the News
Lafite buys Fevre // France No Longer Defines Global Wine Culture. Can It Adapt?
Lafite buys Fevre // France No Longer Defines Global Wine Culture. Can It Adapt? In Case You Missed It The Rest of the News
US Alcohol Industry's Worst Year Since 1991 // DtC Shipments a Bright Spot for Wineries in Evolving Market
US Alcohol Industry's Worst Year Since 1991 // DtC Shipments a Bright Spot for Wineries in Evolving Market In Case You Missed It The Rest of the News
Napa Valley robot ‘sommelier’ spurs debate on AI in the wine business // Constellation Sees Super-Premium Headwinds As Temporary
As the new year begins, CGA by NIQ’s expert analysis of key On Premise trends is ready to help suppliers and operators identify opportunities for growth. Here are some of the top lessons of the last 12 months in eight important countries that will influence the global market in 2024.
Blue Chip list recognizes the beverage industry’s long-term success stories // Comment on CalRecycle’s Draft Regulations on Beverage Recycling Changes by the end of today
Comment on CalRecycle’s Draft Regulations on Beverage Recycling Changes by the end of today, January 8th As part of the new changes to California's recycling program, CalRecycle held an informal public workshop on December 18th to solicit feedback from the industry for draft regulatory language to implement SB 1013, which, as of this year, includes wine and distilled spirits bottles.
Constellation Brands misses quarterly sales estimates on tepid wine, spirits demand // What's Wrong With Dry January?
California Redemption Value (CRV) is here. Now what? We're four days into the launch of California's CRV, and it's impressive to see CalRecycle's grasp on the complex regulations, especially considering the varied interpretations across the industry.
Is the wine boom over? // US Wine Market Dips 2% By Volume, But Sees First Value Increase Since 2020
Is the wine boom over? // US Wine Market Dips 2% By Volume, But Sees First Value Increase Since 2020
California’s wineries now must ante up for bottle recycling // WHO and the use of taxes to reduce alcohol consumption
California’s wineries now must ante up for bottle recycling // WHO and the use of taxes to reduce alcohol consumption
10 most important M&A deals in drinks in 2023 // California State Controller weighs in on Napa winery dispute
In a letter shared with the drinks business, Malia Cohen, California State Controller, has demanded an explanation from Napa County as to why it is attempting to withdraw the right to hold tastings from three local wineries.
Not Much Cheer for Wine Sales This Holiday Season // Will 2023 be remembered as an annus horribilis for drinks?
Will 2023 be remembered as an annus horribilis for drinks? Investors in drinks sector companies will not look back on 2023 with much affection, though shares look likely to recover in 2024, says Ron Emler.
NoLo category experiencing strong recruitment and growth // Consumers Resilient But Cautious This Holiday Season
NoLo category experiencing strong recruitment and growth // Consumers Resilient But Cautious This Holiday Season In Case You Missed It The Rest of the News
Consumer Demand Drives Alcohol Shipping Growth // New California Alcohol Laws for 2024
In Case You Missed It “Except in a few areas, bulk wine pricing in the Coast is softening and somewhat converging towards Californiaappellation pricing amid slowness of demand.” The Rest of the News
The ethics of presenting the wine industry // Pesticide Plague Sticks to Cheap Wine
Wine Australia has always strived to get the maximum value from the research levies that you pay each vintage to address the most critical issues through targeted investments into key research programs with research organisations around Australia.
California's Great Wine Hypocrisy // DRINKS Partners with Sovos to Offer a Full-Service Solution for Wineries and Alcohol Retailers on Shopify
California's Great Wine Hypocrisy // DRINKS Partners with Sovos to Offer a Full-Service Solution for Wineries and Alcohol Retailers on Shopify In Case You Missed It “The [California] bulk market currently has vibes of 2019: Pricing has weakened as the year has progressed and – outside Napa and a few areas of Sonoma – the price hierarchy has condensed somewhat towards California appellation pricing.” The Rest of the News
California wine industry is facing unprecedented challenges, many consider acquisitions // Preparing for Changing DtC Wine Shipping Market Regulations in 2024
California wine industry is facing unprecedented challenges, many consider acquisitions // Preparing for Changing DtC Wine Shipping Market Regulations in 2024 In Case You Missed It “Relative shares of global white wine production by country have not seen very large variations over time, with the top five countries accounting for almost two-thirds of the world’s production across all three time periods.” The Rest of the News
Additional layoffs at Ste. Michelle indicate on-going struggles // SSU Report on The Wine Industry Today
While this year has been a challenging one for the wine industry, there are bright spots and companies that are exploiting opportunities.
It’s time to batten down the hatches // New Lawsuit Challenges Protectionist California Wine Distribution Law
It’s time to batten down the hatches // New Lawsuit Challenges Protectionist California Wine Distribution Law In Case You Missed It The Rest of the News
Flaviar Acquires Wine-Searcher // Inside the Bulk Wine Market
In Case You Missed It The Rest of the News
Wine, Globalization, and the End of History // 2023 Predicted to be the Vintage of a Lifetime in Napa Valley
I have been thinking a lot recently about how much things have changed since the 1990s and what the future might look like in this light. The event that has provoked this unexpected thoughtfulness …
Segmentation aims to lift critically low grape prices for Cava // Compliance with California Bottle Bill One Month Away
When it comes to wine, not all back labels are equal. Some share facts, others tell a story. Whether you’re a marketer looking to spruce up your back label…
California Vintage a Bumper Crop // Chelsea Wine Storage faces panicked customers
In Case You Missed It “The OIV's preliminary estimate for global wine production in 2023 assumes an mid-range volume of 244m hectoliters, which would be 7% less than the already below-average volume of 2022.” The Rest of the News
US Ramps Up Wine Exports // Napa Valley's rising vulnerability
In Case You Missed It “2022 data show further dramatic decline. From its peak in 2017, China's Wine consumption has decreased by more than 54%. Lowest consumption since 1996.”
WBWE 2023: Bulk and the path to Cop 28 // Reasons to Get Excited About No-Alcohol Category
WBWE 2023: Bulk and the path to Cop 28 // Reasons to Get Excited About No-Alcohol Category In Case You Missed It “The value of direct-to-consumer (D2C) wine sales in the US grew by 11% year on year to more than $672m in October, according to WineBusiness Analytics and Sovos ShipCompliant.” The Rest of the News
Top Marketing Priorities for 2024 // European Commission Makes Last Minute Change to New Wine Label Regulations
Top Marketing Priorities for 2024 // European Commission Makes Last Minute Change to New Wine Label Regulations In Case You Missed It “As premiumisation decelerates, careful consideration should be given to how it evolves across different categories and regions. Despite overall category declines, pockets of premiumisation still exist in many markets.” The Rest of the News
More Sales & Consolidation Ahead in US Wine Market // Major factors driving up the prices of US wine
More Sales & Consolidation Ahead in US Wine Market // Major factors driving up the prices of US wine In Case You Missed It “The long-running premiumisation trend in beverage alcohol weakened significantly in the first half of 2023, as consumers felt the full impact of economic pressures and geopolitical uncertainty.” The Rest of the News
Wine's Demand and Demography Dilemma // DTC Shipment Value Rose in October
Wine's Demand and Demography Dilemma // DTC Shipment Value Rose in October In Case You Missed It “The World's Main Bulk Wine Trade Routes, 2022. Spain → France is by far the world's largest bulk wine route…” The Rest of the News
How & why bulk wine is taking over the world // Unexpected Wine Bottle Trends
How & why bulk wine is taking over the world // Unexpected Wine Bottle Trends In Case You Missed It
Extreme weather, falling demand pushing wineries into the red // Beverage Container Recycling for the California Wine Industry Begins January 1, 2024
Extreme weather, falling demand pushing wineries into the red // Beverage Container Recycling for the California Wine Industry Begins January 1, 2024 In Case You Missed It The Rest of the News
Duckhorn making $400M bet on chardonnay with Sonoma-Cutrer acquisition // Napa Completes a Stunning Vintage
In Case You Missed It “While the telemarketing channel still only makes up for 2.1% of all net sales in the US wine industry, it continues to boast an average order value that is five times the amount made in the tasting room.” The Rest of the News
Total Wine asks US court to spurn ‘alarming’ FTC subpoena // The Wine Curmudgeon blog coming to an end after 16 years
Total Wine asks US court to spurn ‘alarming’ FTC subpoena // The Wine Curmudgeon blog coming to an end after 16 years In Case You Missed It “Evolution of the absolute suitable area for wine production” in Europe. The Rest of the News
Why the Wine Industry Is Worried About Ozempic // Evolving Alongside Wine’s Changing Tastes and Trends
Today’s Top Story Wine Industry Insight Marquee Sponsor Corrections & Amplifications Our goal with the Wine Industry Insight newsletter is to curate news and current events that matter the most to wine industry professionals. In yesterday’s newsletter we inadvertently linked to a story (Constellation buys Fortune Brands wine business) that took place in 2007 (clearly not news or a current event). We apologize for linking to that old story.
Italian watchdog launches wine bottle cartel investigation // Winery's Lawsuit Against Napa County Scheduled for Trial in Late January
Italian watchdog launches wine bottle cartel investigation // Winery's Lawsuit Against Napa County Scheduled for Trial in Late January In Case You Missed It “All major countries in the Southern Hemisphere reported a decrease in wine production for 2023.” The Rest of the News
Napa Wineries Claim Tastings as Human Rights // 11 Lawsuits Challenging Discriminatory State Alcohol laws
In Case You Missed It “On the reds, Napa Valley Cabernet has continued to possess some demand strength but moving it is not as easy as it was earlier in the year.” The Rest of the News
Napa Valley produces 4% of CA wine and has 27.5% of winery permits // Ste. Michelle discontinues Syrah-focused Tenet partnership
Napa Valley produces 4% of CA wine and has 27.5% of winery permits // Ste. Michelle discontinues Syrah-focused Tenet partnership In Case You Missed It “Less than a year after facing historic water shortages, California this week was declared drought-free thanks to a year of epic rains, with an El Niño forecast that could keep wet conditions going into 2024.” The Rest of the News
3 Napa wineries will seek civil rights investigations into county government // Remembering Michael Anthony Chelini
All eyes in Penedès, just south of Barcelona, are turned to 2025 when the Spanish region is poised to become the first D.O in the world to go ….
World wine production smallest in 60yrs // Crisis & Change for Washington Wine
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Wine the Winner in Ohio Court Case // Federal Court Rejects Washington’s Attempt to Dismiss DtC Lawsuit
Wine the Winner in Ohio Court Case // Federal Court Rejects Washington’s Attempt to Dismiss DtC Lawsuit In Case You Missed It Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture via SFGate The Rest of the News
Treasury Bets its Future on Paso Robles // Israeli Wine Producers Association pleads for trade help
Rain on the way to Sonoma, Napa counties. Here’s when and how much Santa Rosa will see up to 1/2 an inch of rain while Cloverdale could see up to an inch, according to the weather service.
How Has War Impacted Israel’s Wine Harvest? // Treasury Americas President Ben Dollard Lays Out The Case For Billion-Dollar Daou Purchase
How Has War Impacted Israel’s Wine Harvest? // Treasury Americas President Ben Dollard Lays Out The Case For Billion-Dollar Daou Purchase In Case You Missed It “The most-favoured-nation (MFN) tariff for wine, as for many other alcoholic products, is high in the tariff schedules of many WTO members. In 2000, the average MFN applied tariff stood at 58 per cent, declining slightly to 48 per cent by 2022.” The Rest of the News
California Scrambles to Finish Harvest // Winemakers Find Pockets Of Growth At Higher Price Tiers
My guest for this episode is Nan McCarry, and she’s no exception to the exceptional people I’ve been fortunate to get to know because of this podcast. Nan is an ethnobotanist by passion and trade, and she has had a focus on the native grapes of North America over the last few years. What we might ca
TWE Acquires Daou for $900M // Henry Estate Winery patriarch dies
In Case You Missed It Source: AND-International Study for EU DG for Agriculture and Rural Development via WTO The Rest of the News
Pioneering Washington grower Dick Shaw dies at 84 // California goes business unfriendly again and wine will suffer
Pioneering Washington grower Dick Shaw dies at 84 // California goes business unfriendly again and wine will suffer In Case You Missed It Source: International Organisation of Vine and Wine via WTO The Rest of the News
Gallo shuts down Columbia Winery wine club // Why are so many wine regions dealing with oversupply?
Gallo shuts down Columbia Winery wine club // Why are so many wine regions dealing with oversupply? In Case You Missed It “GIs for wines [command] a value premium rate of 2.85 across all EU wine GIs, up from 2.72 in 2010. And in wine export markets for wine originating in the European Union, the value of wine GIs rises even higher. France leads the score with a value premium rate of 4.13.” The Rest of the News
Napa walking fine line between spectacular vintage and rot // Avalanche of bad policy will shrink Australian farm output
Napa walking fine line between spectacular vintage and rot // Avalanche of bad policy will shrink Australian farm output In Case You Missed It “The most significant [carbon] impacts [of producing a bottle of wine] are typically generated by packaging production, followed by the agricultural phase, and transport for distribution to consumers.” The Rest of the News
Underground Cellars Saga Rumbles On // How To Combat Effort to Kill Off US Wine Industry
Underground Cellars Saga Rumbles On // How To Combat Effort to Kill Off US Wine Industry
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