April and early May were slow on the bulk wine market globally. The US import tariff announcements and resulting economic anxiety compounded buyer hesitation generated by wine’s declining retail sales around the world.
On 15 April 2025, the OIV released new data on wine production, consumption, and trade across more than 180 producing and consuming countries. Here's a visual summary of the findings.
Harvest time, the highlight of the wine year, draws wine lovers to the picturesque Austrian wine region of Niederösterreich, with its many wine festivals and scenic outdoor activities.