ART DE VIVRE, INDUSTRY
Key findings from Circana’s ‘Silent Revolution of Beverages’ study Circana’s latest analysis on the European wine and spirits market shows steady though uneven drops in alcohol consumption, as consumer behaviour reshapes drink culture. Europe’s drinks landscape is (…)
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Manifeste ONE VOICE – Wines of Portugal: value before volume It’s an extraordinary moment for Portuguese wine. Never before have our country’s vintages shone so brightly on the international stage; never have our wines so vividly expressed (…)
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About the episode On-Trade (bars, restaurants, hotels): Consumers seek premium experiences, curated selections, and social connection. High-end cocktails, wine pairings, and exclusive spirits are thriving. Key post-pandemic trends include experiential drinking, mixology, and sustainability. Off-Trade (retail, supermarkets, (…)
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Author: Jérémy Campy – Do You Speak Wine According to Circana’s Silent Revolution of Beverages analysis, which draws on consumer panel data and sentiment insights across Europe, the continent’s out-of-home drinks market reached €157 billion in the (…)
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Antinori nel Chianti Classico, Toscane architecture ©Antinori nel Chianti Classico For more than 600 years, the Antinori family has been committed to excellence in the art of winemaking as well as a passionate patron of the fine (…)
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Author: Great Wine Capitals A public more and more diversified Ask a winery visitor why they’ve come, and the first response from both the casual drive-by to well-travelled aficionados will most likely be: well, the wine. But (…)
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1. Finger Lakes, New York, USA Dr. Konstantin Frank Riesling Reserve Medium-Sweet 2023 If you’re a Riesling lover like me but haven’t heard of or tried the wines from Dr. Konstantin Frank, you’re in for a treat! (…)
FACES, INDUSTRY
Author: Sharon Nagel What drives a young sommelier to subject himself to the relentless pace of high-level competitions while also managing a full-time role in a busy restaurant and co-running a wine import business? To find out, (…)
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Author: Nimmi Malhotra As mindful drinking and moderation slowly become the global norm, the no-and low-alcohol market is poised to drive future growth, forecast to add $4 billion by 2028. If a bar or store doesn’t offer (…)
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About the episode Gen Z is reshaping the beverage industry with a focus on mindful drinking, premium experiences, and health-conscious choices. While overall consumption is lower, this generation favours low- or no-alcohol drinks, craft products, and sustainable (…)
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Author: Pauline Bastidon, Director Commerce et Affaires économiques, spiritsEUROPE After 25 years of negotiations, the EU-Mercosur agreement stands as one of the most ambitious trade deals ever concluded by the European Union. Its significance goes far beyond (…)
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Rosie Davenport has two mantras: be a good human, and drive value through sustainability. “I think it’s important as human beings that we look after each other,” says the founder of the sustainability and communications agency Impact (…)
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There has been a steady growth of eco-friendly wine sales over the past decade in the U.S. market. Yet even as more and more people are sampling and switching to wines that include certified sustainable, organic, biodynamic, (…)
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Author: Julie Hesketh-Laird The alcohol beverage industry is at a crossroads when it comes to labelling. Traditional wine labels lack the physical space to address growing consumer, regulatory and business demand for greater product information. Amid rising (…)
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In an industry where influence is everything, the sommelier and the Master of Wine (MW) shape wine buying in radically different ways. MWs tend to operate more in a strategic, advisory and commercial capacity, guiding portfolio decisions (…)
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