Wine Fast Track Brands

Wine Fast Track Brands

RISING STAR

WINE FAST TRACK BRANDS( 000 9-Liter cases)

Buzzballz Chillers Sazerac 1,316 1,500 14.0 % Bota Mini DFV Wines 775 920 18.7 % SeaGlass Trinchero Family Estates 586 593 1.2 % Fre Trinchero Family Estates 379 439 15.8 % Winemakers Selection The Wine Group 275 401 45.8 % Silver Gate The Wine Group 223 258 15.7 % Banshee Foley Family Wines 141 166 17.7 % Giesen 0 % Non-Alc Opici Wines & Spirits 78 118 51.3 % Hampton Water Rosé The Hampton Water Wine Co. 76 102 32.9 %

Source: The Beverage Information Group ' s 2025 Industry Overview Handbook( p) Preliminary * Note: All figures are early preliminary BIG estimates of US volume consumption, subject to revision.

WINE RISING STARS( 000 9-Liter cases)

Bota Box Breeze DFV Wines 710 885 24.6 % Avaline Avaline 142 214 50.7 % Matua Lighter Treasury Wine Estates 83 86 3.6 % Avissi Prosecco Trinchero Family Estates 58 76 31.0 % Harvey & Harriet Constellation Brands 33 66 100.0 % The Pale Shaw-Ross Int ' l Importers 45 50 10.0 % DAOU Reserve Treasury Wine Estates 43 44 2.3 % Valdo Sparkling C. Mondavi & Family 25 27 8.0 % Valdo Prosecco C. Mondavi & Family 22 24 9.1 % Squealing Pig Treasury Wine Estates 10 23 ++%

Source: The Beverage Information Group ' s 2025 Industry Overview Handbook( p) Preliminary * Note: All figures are early preliminary BIG estimates of US volume consumption, subject to revision.(++%) Greater than 100 %. than five grams of sugar per liter, which is less than half the amount of leading sparkling wine brands, says Misiorski.“ We’ re seeing a real trend in the desire for less sugar in alcohol, or at least transparency around what’ s included in what people are consuming, so we’ re happy to be able to meet that desire.”

COCKTAIL CRED

Cocktails are also part of the Hampton Water brand’ s plan.“ We’ ve embraced the growing popularity of low-ABV cocktails with signature serves like the Bubbly Spritz and Spicy Strawberry Rosé Smash, introducing new consumers to Hampton Water in a fresh, exciting way,” Misiorski notes.

“ By showcasing our wines as versatile ingredients for high-quality cocktails, we’ ve expanded beyond traditional wine consumption, driving trial and repeat purchases while strengthening our presence in on-premise accounts.”

Valdo in 2024 grew its presence in the on-premise sector by embracing the cocktail culture— from classic Mimosas to Aperol Spritzes and beyond, Clayton says.“ As more consumers seek innovative and refreshing drinks, Italian sparkling wines have become the foundation of some of the most popular cocktails, bringing a touch of effervescence to every pour.”

Beyond the glass, he adds,“ we’ ve invested in staff education, ensuring servers and bartenders have a deep understanding of prosecco— its origins, the significance of place and the key differences between DOC and DOCG classifications. By empowering teams with knowledge, we’ re enhancing the guest experience and further solidifying prosecco’ s place as a go-to choice for both casual sipping and elevated mixology.”

VALUE FOR MONEY

As consumers become more price-conscious within both the overall wine and sparkling categories,“ we’ re seeing a notable shift toward accessible luxury,” says Jones of Freixenet Mionetto.“ This trend has worked in our

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