Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 5/17/26
My usual roundup of all the stories, wine news, and other articles that I think are worth your time to read this week.
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Spain’s wine consumption fell 8.1% to 8.96 million hectoliters in 2025/26.
OIVE said red and rosé consumption dropp...
Online alcohol sales will top $36 billion by 2028 in 18 major markets.
IWSR said the channel is becoming a more...
France lets Champagne producers sell wines with up to 15% alcohol after record heat
The temporary change lifts the usual 13%...
U.S. wine imports fell 25.2% in value in the first half of 2026.
Customs data showed volumes dropped 16.8...