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Spain’s wine exports fell 15.8% in the first half of 2026
IWSR says inflation undercut the alcohol industry’s premiumization gains
U.S. wine imports fell 25.2% in value in the first half of 2026
Spain’s wine exports fell 20.2% after Italy and France cut bulk purchases
1800 Tequila Is Releasing an $11,000 Extra Añejo in a Run of 50 Sets
France Limits Champagne Production Purchases to 15% for 2026
U.S. wine and spirits sales posted a third straight month of slower declines in June.
AB InBev’s nonalcoholic beer growth slowed to 27% in the second quarter.
Georgia’s Wine Exports Fell 7.2% by Volume in the First Seven Months of 2026

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Spain’s wine exports fell 15.8% in the first half of 2026
IWSR says inflation undercut the alcohol industry’s premiumization gains
U.S. wine imports fell 25.2% in value in the first half of 2026
Spain’s wine exports fell 20.2% after Italy and France cut bulk purchases
France Limits Champagne Production Purchases to 15% for 2026
U.S. wine and spirits sales posted a third straight month of slower declines in June.
Georgia’s Wine Exports Fell 7.2% by Volume in the First Seven Months of 2026
Gallup finds 54% of U.S. adults drink alcohol, tying a record low
U.S. retail wine sales fell 4.1% in the four weeks ended Aug. 1

Wine

Crimson Wine Group reported 20% higher quarterly sales after the Raeburn acquisition
SoDivin offers Rhône wines from 1985 to 2021, led by a €3,800 Château Rayas.
SoDivin released a Chapoutier stock list spanning vintages from 1989
Tonghua Grape Wine more than doubled first-half sales through online sales of cheaper products
The WineHunter publishes 4,863 Rosso and Gold winners in its 2026 award collection
Endeavour booked A$78 million charge for Pinnacle wine overhaul.
CITIC Niya lifted first-half profit to 7.70 million yuan.
Emirates will roll out new champagnes and wines across every cabin
Bonhams Will Auction Dr. Remington Norman’s Personal Wine Cellar

Beer

AB InBev’s nonalcoholic beer growth slowed to 27% in the second quarter.
Kirin’s Japan beer revenue fell by 5.2 billion yen despite price increases
Poland’s alcoholic beer production fell 11.9% in the first half of 2026.
U.S. beer sales fell 3.9% in late summer, extending the category’s yearlong slump.
Beer’s share among U.S. drinkers falls to 36%, Gallup finds
Mexico’s beer exports fell 5% to $3.221 billion in the first half of 2026
China’s Beer Output Rose Just 0.2% in the First Half
Mexico’s beer export gains came mostly from higher values in 2025
Japan ends tax edge for beer substitutes on Oct. 1.

Spirits

1800 Tequila Is Releasing an $11,000 Extra Añejo in a Run of 50 Sets
China Paid 30% More Per Liter for Imported Spirits in July
Diageo’s U.S. tequila sales fell 21% in fiscal 2026.
Indian Court Temporarily Lifts Ban on Associated Alcohols’ Whisky and Rum
Pernod Ricard shifts its strategy toward clear spirits.
Brazil Invests R$2.63 Million to Shift Cachaça Exports Beyond the United States
Prepared cocktails were the only major alcohol category to post dollar growth
Gallup finds 32% of American drinkers now choose spirits most often
Beyoncé Bought Moët Hennessy’s Stake in SirDavis Whisky

Learning

Autolysis Shapes Modern Winemaking as Producers Seek Balance Between Complexity and Authenticity
Researchers map the compounds that shape wine aroma
Vineyards Face Rising Frost Risks as Early Budbreak Signals Start of Growing Season
Natural wine venues worldwide rose 60% as confusion over standards deepened
How to find your favorite flavors through mindful tasting
Wine Aroma Depends on Hundreds of Compounds
Eiswein Production Survives Harsh Winters and High Risks to Deliver Rare Dessert Wine
Red Wine Triggers Headaches Due to Alcohol, Histamines, and Tannins
What Is a Wine Finish Really Telling Us?
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