Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

US saw -5% decline in beverage alcohol consumption in 2025

Published: 12 May, 2026

Total consumption of beverage alcohol in the US declined by -5% during 2025, according to new data released by the IWSR.

Tariff threat continues for EU producers

Published: 14 July, 2025

EU wine producers have been assessing the potential impact of a 30% tariff on wine bound for the US market following the latest missive from The White House on Friday (11 July).

Gallo embraces premium Oz with Wirra Wirra partnership

Published: 17 August, 2023

Wirra Wirra has signed a distribution agreement with California giant E. & J. Gallo to boost the Mclaren Vale winery’s presence in the US.

Growth in US wine consumption slowing as millennials turn away

Published: 16 January, 2019

The steady growth of the US wine market may be coming to an end as the frequency of consumption among younger consumers declines, according to a new report from Wine Intelligence.