Flexibility and focus will be key this year, as the economic backdrop for wine sales has become murkier, and the grape market still looks long despite a short harvest in 2024. The 2024 numbers are in, and they confirm that off-premise wine sales have not bottomed yet. They are descending at a slower rate, though, due mainly to improvement in the super-premium and luxury segments. Alternatively, the slump deepened in the direct-to-consumer (DtC) and on-premise channels. The economy continues to sail along at a reasonable pace, and the labor market remains solid. But consumer sentiment, which has been treading water, took a dive in early 2025 due to intense uncertainty and negative inflation news. The Spring 2025 Issue of Winescape includes: Breaks down the 2024 grape crush numbers by variety and region Lays out key factors for a recovery in the grape market Reviews wine sales data for 2024 and shares the outlook for 2025 Download the Spring 2025 Winescape

March 10, 2021 (Santa Ynez Valley, CA) — The Cushman family, longtime Santa Barbara wine family and owners of Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards, is pleased to announce the launch of TREAD, a new wine label celebrating the diversity of Santa Barbara County through site-driven Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines.  For nearly 50 years, the Cushmans […] The post Cushman Family of Zaca Mesa Winery Announce the Launch of TREAD Wines appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/03/10/cushman-family-announce-launch-tread-wines?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cushman-family-announce-launch-tread-wines Published Date:Wed, 10 Mar 2021 19:30:35 +0000