The Zinquisition

Various ruminations and observations regarding the bizarre and otherwise incomprehensible happenings in the wine industry.

SAINT VINI'S CREDO I believe that wine is a beverage that should be enjoyed frequently, alone or with meals. I believe that wine, since it is made from a fruit, should produce a liquid reminiscent of that fruit, not cedar, moss, pipe tobacco, barnyards, manure, pencil lead, or band aids. As such, I believe that good wine can come from any country, but it must be labeled in such a way that the consumer doesn't need an atlas and a wine encyclopedia to figure out what's in the bottle. I believe that the United States should not trail the civilized world in wine consumption per capita and that neo-prohibitionists, wine snobs, and liquor distributors are all joined in a trilateral commission to hinder wine consumption. I believe that wine needs to lose its elitist image by embracing alternative packaging, alternative closures, non-vintage wines, stronger branding, and lower retail prices. I believe in long, slow, deep, soft, wet kisses that last........uh....sorry, I got carried away.

Monday, April 25, 2005

Wine Consumption by Country

I get frequent requests for wine consumption data, so I thought I'd share a link to one of the best lists by country that I know of. This chart from the Wine Institute is a bit dated, but its the most comprehensive one available online that I am aware of. I can help with some more updated information that's available off-line , just ask.

As I have pointed out before, you have to go a long way down to find the US. This is something that will continue to be addressed in this space.

The Zinquisition

Monday, April 25, 2005

Wine Consumption by Country

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