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WHO proposes higher taxes on alcohol

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World Health Organization (WHO) has called all the countries to levy higher taxes on alcohol to encourage healthier behaviour across the nation states. At least 148 countries have applied excise taxes to alcoholic beverages at the national level, according to new data from the WHO. per 100,000 in 2018. per 100,000 in 2018.

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Sparkling Wine Trends for 2024

Cheers

The sparkling wine category, which had posted growth for 20 consecutive years since 2002, took a tumble in 2023. Sparkling wine consumption fell 3.4% That’s the same percentage decline as total wine volume consumption for this past year. Sparklers have a distinct advantage over still wines, however.

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Wine Reviews: Old World Wines

Cheers

We asked the our national wine panel to taste and rate Old World wines from this past year. As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine’s retail price (which can vary from store to store and market to market). Four Stars (91-86): A very good wine and an excellent value.

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Why Younger Consumers Aren’t Drinking Wine

Cheers

Why does the wine category struggle with Millennials and Gen Z? The wine industry had been on an upward trajectory since 1997, averaging growth levels over 2% through 2018, according to data from The Beverage Information Group , the data partner of Cheers magazine. But the rate of growth has decelerated since 2004.

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4 No-Low-ABV Cocktails to Try this Summer from The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley

Chilled Magazine

Photo by Annie Llew Sparkling Wine , Vermouth Pink Guava Aperol Spritz by Annie Llew - Lead Virtual Mixologist/@anniellew Ingredients 1 oz. Aperol Aperitivo (optional) Sparkling wine or Prosecco, to taste 1 oz. Red Wine Lychee Wine Slushy by Mix with Marie / @mixwithmarie Ingredients 1 cup GEN 7 Wines Noir de Noir Red Wine 4 oz.

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4 No and Low-ABV Cocktails to Try this Summer from The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley

Chilled Magazine

Photo by Annie Llew Sparkling Wine , Vermouth Pink Guava Aperol Spritz by Annie Llew - Lead Virtual Mixologist/@anniellew Ingredients 1 oz. Aperol Aperitivo (optional) Sparkling wine or Prosecco, to taste 1 oz. Red Wine Lychee Wine Slushy by Mix with Marie / @mixwithmarie Ingredients 1 cup GEN 7 Wines Noir de Noir Red Wine 4 oz.

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New Report Calls Into Question U.S. Wine Doom & Gloom — What You Need to Know

VinePair

Anyone keeping up with the wine world is probably familiar with the consistent drum of negative data and hyperbolic headlines suggesting the industry is on death’s door. The report sounded alarm bells for many in the business, driving home that consumer demand for wine is dwindling in favor of RTDs, spirits, and cannabis.

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