Ireland’s Alcohol Shift and Wine Woes | Dublin News

Ireland’s alcohol consumption is hitting record lows, with a 2.1% drop last year and a 36% plunge since 2001—though wine is bucking the trend with a 4% uptick. Beer still dominates the market at over 42%, but global wine demand is falling, even as prices rise, forcing vineyards in places like Bordeaux and Australia to downsize or abandon harvests. With reds like Shiraz and Cabernet struggling, Ireland’s drinks industry is calling for lower taxes, arguing high excise duties are out of step with changing habits. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/10fb424e38dda5c1