Fox News: Wine sales slipping in US as more Americans leave alcohol behind

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Wine sales slipping in US as more Americans leave alcohol behind

Americans drank less wine in 2024 than they did in 2023 in a trend that is of concern to the wine wholesale industry. A doctor shared his thoughts on the issue with Fox News Digital.

                   
                       

A new study reveals that Americans are drinking less wine than previously – and a doctor told Fox News Digital that he is not surprised by this trend at all.

Data compiled by the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America's SipSource found that You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login dropped by nearly 8% in 2024 compared to 2023. 

The decline in wine sales includes both sales You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login and at wine stores, according to the report, which was published in early January.

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Wine sales dropped by 7.9%, "slightly underperforming the overall on-premise decline by 1.3%," according to the report from SipSource.

"Dining captured 55.6% of on-premise wine revenue but trailed the bar and nightclub channel growth by a point and a half, which holds a 15% share of on-premise wine sales," the report said. 

"Table wines," or red and white varieties, accounted for 75% of total wine revenue – and declined by 8% compared to the previous year, per SipSource.

Sparkling wine or champagne accounted for 16.8% of the total wine sales, according to SipSource, and also experienced a sales decline of 8%. 

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"The dining channel continues to face significant challenges for wine You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login," the report said.

"As consumers increasingly shift toward off-premise purchases and other alternatives, the sector is struggling to recover."

Dr. Raj Dasgupta of California told Fox News Digital that this news is somewhat expected as Americans are You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login altogether. 

"I've seen more people become aware of the You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, and that's likely contributing to the decline in wine consumption," said Dasgupta, who specializes in internal medicine with Huntington Health in the Los Angeles area. 

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"We now know that even moderate drinking can raise the risk of conditions like cancer, liver disease and heart problems," he added.  

Now that people are discussing the risks of alcohol, he said, along with a push to put warning labels on alcohol, "it's no surprise that people are rethinking their habits." 

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Dasgupta had another theory about why wine sales were declining: the You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login. 

"Younger generations, more than ever, are turning to alcohol-free options that offer the social experience of drinking without the health downsides," he said.

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You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, Dasgupta said, "are more accessible and convenient, which makes wine feel less appealing in comparison."

"It's less about disliking wine and more about how people are You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login and ease," he said. 

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