Category Archives: Wine

Wine Consumption on Rise Among 30-Somethings

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Some wine industry observers have fretted that as the Baby Boomers retire, wine consumption overall will drop.  But a new study by LDA Opinions, a part of John Gillespie‘s Wine Opinions operation, finds wine consumption is on the rise among … Continue reading →

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Supply Chain, Covid, War, Energy Costs Make 2022 an Uncertain Year

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The wine sector recovered a bit globally last year, reaching a record high in volume and value, Pau Roca, director-general of the International Organization of Vine & Wine, said.  But supply chain disruptions, Covid variations, the Ukraine War and energy … Continue reading →

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Beer, Spirits May Drive Weight Gain, While White Wine May Strengthen Bones

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Drinking beer and spirits is linked to elevated levels of visceral fat – the harmful type of fat that is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and other health complications – whereas drinking wine shows no … Continue reading →

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Sonoma State’s Wine Business Institute Marks 25 Years

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Twenty-five years ago, forward-thinking leaders envisioned a new kind of partnership between academia and the wine industry, and the resulting vision became the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University. Founded in 1996 as a brainchild of Gary Heck of … Continue reading →

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New Wine Brand Targets Under-40 Generation

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Stel+Mar, a new wine brand, is targeting the Under-40 crowd with “a combination of unique positioning, good price and highly rated taste.” After a limited release in 2021, the brand is poised to make a big push in 2022 with … Continue reading →

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What Arkansans Look for in Buying Wine

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

When it comes to choosing a wine, Arkansans look to three factors: cost, place of origin and grape variety, according to a survey conducted by the Arkansas Quality Wine program. The survey was conducted between February and April 2021 to … Continue reading →

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