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February 2022
Mergers and acquisitions within the wine industry jumped to a new high in 2021, and many expect that increased activity to hold through the coming year. Sales for higher priced wines continue to lead growth in both direct-to-consumer and retail channels as the on-premise recovery continues as well.
January 2022
The U.S. wine market has bounced back from the disruptions of 2020, but a new year comes with ongoing pandemic challenges and a crowded and competitive beverage alcohol market.
December 2021
As another disrupted year comes to an end, the U.S. retail market has stabilized but looks very different than it did before the pandemic. The coming year is expected to bring price increases as wine brands face an intensifying fight for market share. In this month’s Industry Metrics, winery direct-to-consumer shipment volume saw an all-time monthly high of more than 1 million cases while the average bottle price of shipments also reached a record high point for November of more than $50.
November 2021
Technology and data took center stage during the pandemic as wineries sought ways to engage with customers virtually. But the fresh emphasis on digital platforms was really an acceleration of shifts already underway in how wineries operate. Within the Industry Metrics, an on-premise rally continues as DtC shipments and hiring also remain robust.
October 2021
Winery direct-to-consumer shipments are on pace to exceed $4 billion this year, while total U.S. sales rally back to pre-pandemic levels and winery hiring remains robust in a tight labor market.
