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June 2022
The domestic and global wine markets continue to recover based on sales of higher-priced wines yet ongoing disruptions and inflation could slow that growth. Winery recruiting remains strong, as direct-to-consumer shipment value grew by 8% and sales of domestic wine grew by 9%.
May 2022
One of America’s most popular red winegrapes was a pandemic winner thanks to direct-to-consumer shipments (DtC) and premiumization, but costs and supply challenges could limit future growth. Total DtC shipment value fell 3% in April while the entire U.S. wine market grew 19% to $80 billion.
April 2022
As the packaging trends of the pandemic ebb, glass sales increase with premiumization while a demographic shift is sustaining the growth of smaller, alternative packaging. Winery recruiting and import wine sales also showed strong growth in the latest Wine Industry Metrics.
March 2022
Total U.S. wine sales, winery direct-to-consumer shipments and winery recruiting all continue to post positive gains while the grape market remains active despite worsening challenges from inflation, global turmoil and the pandemic.
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.
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.
