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xmunk , 15 hours ago to news in The wine industry is worried that gen Z and millennials are turning away from the grape, citing cost, health risks and alternatives such as mocktails and marijuana

I drank plenty of wine… when I was in Spain and it was reasonably priced at under 2.5€ a glass in most restaurants (and often cheaper than water).

I don’t drink wine in North America because it’s insanely expensive and noticeably lower quality than European bargain bin wine.

cygnus , 15 hours ago

Same. In Italy I drink wine because it’s good and cheap. In Canada it’s taxed to oblivion and a mediocre bottle is $20.

I’d also be more inclined to buy it if it came in smaller bottles (400 ml or so) that could be split by two people in one sitting.

Hovenko , 15 hours ago to news in The wine industry is worried that gen Z and millennials are turning away from the grape, citing cost, health risks and alternatives such as mocktails and marijuana

Alcohol sucks, dont care.

Boozilla , 15 hours ago to news in The wine industry is worried that gen Z and millennials are turning away from the grape, citing cost, health risks and alternatives such as mocktails and marijuana

I’m glad to see this shift. I hope drunk driving diminishes, too.

Alcohol will be around for a long time I’m sure. But if overall consumption declines, that’s a good thing.

Of course, business owners see anything but constant growth as a “tragedy”. But the smart ones will plan on scaling back and/or getting into something else and/or repurposing grapes.

Personally, I came to realize that alcohol just makes me feel blah, and interferes with quality sleep. I almost never drink anymore, and I don’t miss it.