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And so it was... a snapshot of wine news in 2025
Decanter
|December 2025
From new joint ventures to the rise of 'no-low' and continuing climatic challenges in the vineyards, we round up some of the key wine news stories from an eventful 2025.
Consumer trends: How low (and no) can we go?
New data from the OIV (International Organisation of Vine & Wine) showed that world wine consumption hit its lowest level since 1961, at 214.2m hectolitres, in 2024. It wasn't all bad news, however; people were spending more per bottle, said the OIV. Still, moderation remains a major trend, as does the rise of no- and low-alcohol wines. Even central Bordeaux now has a dedicated 'no-low' shop, Belles Grappes (see January issue).
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