U.K. INDUSTRY ALARMED AT SHRINKING WINE CONUMPTION

Traditionally, the United Kingdom has been one of the largest export markets for all wine-producing countries, namely because (1.) They love wine, and (2.) They can’t really grow any vines. However, ACNielsen figures reveal that wine sales grew just 2.1% last year in the U.K., but remained static in volumes sales. The average bottle of wine sold in the UK now costs £3.90 (about $7.80) and the quality of whites and reds sold for under £5 ($10) has generally improved