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.
US wine consumers are aging, with younger demographics showing a declining interest in wine. High prices and shipping costs in the direct-to-consumer market may be contributing to the trend.
Rob McMillan's annual SVB Report is essential reading for anyone interested in the US market. In his latest edition, he reveals a pessimistic mood among US producers, falling sales, and a halving of the 30-45 year-olds' share of the market.
Austria appears relatively well-positioned amid the global sales crisis. The domestic market also remains stable. Recent harvests have been on the smaller side, with Grüner Veltliner in particularly short supply. Vincent Meßmer reports.
Vinexpo Wine Paris 2025 reorganizes its halls and highlights market data, responding to shifting trends, structural declines, and opportunities in global and regional wine markets.
As the US prepares to inaugurate a non wine-drinking president, Robert Joseph considers the challenges demographics represent for the US wine industry.
Pink, in all its nuances, is the current colour du jour in the Austrian wine world. More and more winegrowers are exploring the potential of this once underestimated wine category –both still and sparkling.