Wine Talk: embracing a casual approach

Wine Talk: embracing a casual approach

In a recent interview, Christy Canterbury, MW, shared an insightful perspective: “Many wine brands tend to overload their messaging with technical details—such as yeast, production techniques, exposure, and soil type—that most consumers aren’t interested in. What most people really care about is the lifestyle associated with wine, the pleasure of its consumption, and how wine can make their lives more interesting. I believe it is necessary to adapt to today’s more casual lifestyle.”

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2023 trends: LVMH and small wineries share the same financial fate

What really impressed me as I looked into some financial reports of 2023 is the surprising parallel between the revenue trends of a giant like LVMH Wines & Spirits and numerous smaller Italian wineries. Despite their luxury drinks and market strength, LVMH faced a challenging year with a 7% drop in revenue to 6.6 billion euros.

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