Despite the tough economy, the U.S. wine market continued its decade-long growth with 1.5% increase in 2013. That is slightly lower than 2012, which showed 1.7% growth. The segment that lagged was on-premise or restaurant sales, which actually declined. The bar/nightclub sales fared the worst.
Sales at retail (or off-premise) grew 2.4% in volume and 5.9% in value. So we are drinking at home, drinking more and drinking better.
As far as imports are concerned, New Zealand, Argentina and Spain all increased; Italy was flat; Australia, Chile, France and Germany all lost ground.
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