Imported Wines Face Big Headaches

Much like spirits, the wine industry looks like it’s headed for an interesting year. Strange industry trends tend to erupt when the economy is questionable, and wine is no exception. One trend that’s emerging is climbing import prices. This of course can be good news for domestic wines but not so great for importers, particularly importers of smaller brands. The rate of growth for imported wines slowed in the four weeks to December 2, according to IRI scan data. Value