Wine Industry Insights

The United States has historically enjoyed a robust trade relationship with Canada in the wine sector. As one of the top three export destinations for U.S. wines, Canada plays a critical role in sustaining the growth and global outreach of American wineries. Between January 2020 and March 2025, U.S...

Have you grown tired of the usual Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay wines? Or perhaps you’ve gone as deep into the regions of Burgundy, Bordeaux, California, and Tuscany as you can go, and you’re looking for something entirely new. The world of wine is vast, and there’s no point sticking to the beaten...

Once looked down on as inferior to the great wines of Europe, American wines are enjoying a surge in popularity. While many European regions have strict regulations intended to ensure quality and preserve traditions, American winemakers have great freedom to experiment and innovate. This has created...

Perched atop a small 2,300-foot promontory in the beautiful Paso Robles hills, Daou Winery is the creation of brothers Daniel and George Daou, who passionately craft some of the world’s finest Cabernets as well as world-class Bordeaux blends that combine the elegance of Old World wines with the exuberance...

La Rioja Alta is a pearl within an oyster: one of the most venerated wineries in the world, situated in one of the world’s greatest winemaking regions. It was founded in 1890 in Haro, La Rioja, Spain. This was just 2 years before the “Viticulture and Enology Station of Haro” was established, one of the...

Tannins are often used to describe a wine’s profile, but their role or what they are is usually little understood. In a sentence, tannins dry out your mouth – they are usually most noticeable after you take a sip. The bigger, bolder, and more red the wine is, the more presence they are likely to have....

Altitude is a desirable trait in a vineyard and as far as high-altitude viticulture is concerned, very few wineries can hold a flame to the iconic wines of El Enemigo. Altitude is one of those things you hear a lot about when you start exploring the world of wine in any depth, with the cool air and direct...

In the last decade during which Canada has developed into one of the global leaders in wine production as well become a multiregion industry, there have been some notable variations in the national way of consuming wine. This in-depth article is all about the variety of the alcoholic beverage drank in...

Germany, home of the different kinds of wine, and diverse vineyard scenery, has had several trends in wine drinking, throughout time. This comprehensive article digs into the wine consumption of Germany between 2010 and 2024, investigating liters per capita consumption, total wine consumption, and factors...

Australia, which is known to have the variety of thriving wine regions, has also observed the shifts in wine consumption habits over the years. In this article, we discuss about the changes in Australia's wine consumption habits from 2010 to 2024. We will give an in-depth analysis about liters per capita...

Argentina, known for its wonderful wine regions and stunning vineyards, has undergone dramatic fluctuations in wine consumption patterns over time. This in-depth article will shed light on the consumption patterns of wine in Argentina between 2010 and 2024. The numbers will sing loudly about liters consumed...

Exploring the changing trends in wine drinking in USA between 2010 and 2024 gives us an interesting peek into the world of consumer habits and the factors that have the greatest impact on the wine business. This article is going to analyze the consumption of liters per capita, total wine consumption...

The Spanish wine sector, known for its longstanding viticultural traditions and a variety wine regions, has undergone radical changes in the wine consumption behavior throughout various periods. In this article, we will study Spain’s wine consumption trends from 2010 to 2024, providing specific data...

Italy, which has been famous for its unique wine culture, has gone through different consumption trends from the years 2010 to 2024. The article examines the fluctuations in the country's wine consumption patterns by analyzing liters per capita and total wine consumption per year. Reasons for the trends...

Introduction

France has the reputation of one of the greatest wine producers in the world and its culture is inseparably connected to winemaking rituals. French people have been enjoying red and white wine with their food and at their social meetings for centuries. Over the years, wine consumption in...

As warm weather sets in, consider a refreshing alternative to traditional thirst-quenchers like lemonade or iced coffee: wine from New Zealand. Renowned for its Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand offers much more. From rich Chardonnays to vibrant Pinot Noirs and bold Bordeaux-style reds, its diverse landscape...

Château Purcari, located in Moldova’s southern reaches, is an artful fusion of the east and west. There is nowhere else in the world where you can find Cabernet Sauvignon blended with the ancient Georgian Saperavi grape in such an effective and delicious way.

In this article, we’ll explore the ins and...

It’s an exciting time for the wine industry - it seems as though the planet has stabilised again after the Covid-19 pandemic, but as usual, there’s plenty more change on the horizon. In 2022, we saw sustainability and respect for the environment become an increasingly important wine trend - this is expected...

Washington State is a young wine region but has quickly become one of the most prolific in the United States. Wine producers have been sprouting like daisies in recent years. The state now hosts more than a thousand wineries and over 50,000 acres of vineyards. In this article, we’ll look at the people...

Argentinian wines entered the international scene relatively recently, making a huge splash with their rich, velvety Andean Malbecs. The country is now the fifth largest wine producer in the world, and in terms of wine consumption, Buenos Aires is second only to Paris. 

Malbec’s popularity, however,...

History of Georgian Winemaking

Located in the South Caucasus region, at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, Georgia boasts an ancient winemaking history, a large assortment of indigenous grape varieties and some traditional winemaking methods that have recently been rediscovered and are...

If 2021 was about booming online sales and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, quality and ethics are the big watchwords for 2022. Winemakers are more focused than ever before on working in harmony with the earth while also producing delicious wines that consumers will buy again and again. These twin...

It's been more than a year now since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. We want to take a closer look at its impact on wine retail.

Over the last decade, online wine retail grew at a robust and steady pace. While recently, the Covid-19 impact drastically accelerated the process, bringing about exponential growth.

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