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Americans Want More Wine!
Wineries all over the world are competing for consumer attention in the U.S. Over 120,000 new wine labels were approved by the U.S. Tax and Trade Bureau in 2011. Wine sales expanded as Americans were treated to a diverse array of classic and new wine choices including Moscato, sweet reds and other easy-drinking wines with unpretentious packaging.
Restaurant business recovered somewhat and value-oriented wines were still key for on-premise offerings. Many marketers focused on new opportunities in the direct-to-consumer channel as the number of states that now accept these shipments has expanded to 39, and apps and other technologies have made it easier for consumers to use these online options.
Retail wine sales in the U.S. from all sources has risen from from $10.9 billion in 1991 to $32.5 billion in 2011!
Sources: The Wine Institute, Department of Commerce


Sunday, 19 May, 2013 11:00 AM - James River Cellars SUNDAYS IN THE SHADE 02:00 PM - Live Music with Juan Ugarte at Miracle Valley VineyardThursday, 23 May, 2013 06:00 PM - Open Mic Night at Concertino 07:00 PM - Sip & Paint 07:00 PM - The Vine, the Women's Wine Club at 868Friday, 24 May, 2013 11:00 AM - Rocklands BBQ Memorial Day Weekend at Paradise Springs Winery 05:00 PM - Friday Evening Live Music at Paradise Springs Winery 05:00 PM - Friday Night Wine 06:00 PM - Uncork Your Weekend at Bogati Bodega, Saturday, 25 May, 2013 11:00 AM - 251st Anniversary of American Wine 11:00 AM - A Colonial Feast: Commending the Virginia Wine Industry on Occasion of its 251st Anniversary 11:00 AM - Luxury on the Lake 11:00 AM - Rocklands BBQ Memorial Day Weekend at Paradise Springs Winery 11:00 AM - Wine Immersion Bootcamp 12:00 PM - Memorial Day at Veramar. 01:30 PM - Live Music with Jerry Irwin at Miracle Valley Vineyard 02:00 PM - Live Music at Lost Creek 02:00 PM - Music on the deck 07:00 PM - Memorial Day edition of Sunset Saturday at Hickory Hill 07:00 PM - Sip & PaintSunday, 26 May, 2013 11:00 AM - Rocklands BBQ Memorial Day Weekend at Paradise Springs Winery 11:00 AM - Wine Immersion Bootcamp 12:00 PM - French Winemakers' Dinner 01:00 PM - Memorial Day Sunday Party w/music by Blake EsseMonday, 27 May, 2013 11:00 AM - James River Cellars Memorial Day Wine and Cheese Pairing 11:00 AM - James River Cellars MEMORIAL DAY WINE AND CHEESE PAIRING 11:00 AM - Memorial Day 11:00 AM - Memorial Day 11:00 AM - Rocklands BBQ Memorial Day Weekend at Paradise Springs WineryThursday, 30 May, 2013 06:00 PM - Open Mic Night at Concertino
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Historic Tastings:
1860: Pleasant Valley Wine Company, America's first bonded winery, is founded in New York's Finger Lakes region. (Sponsored By: Margerum Wine Company Inc.)
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