2021 shaped up to be a year of innovation and opportunity within the world of beverage alcohol, and the industry shows no signs of slowing down in the new year. In this episode of the “VinePair Podcast,” hosts Adam Teeter, Joanna Sciarrino, and Zach Geballe offer their predictions for the year ahead.
Will a global push for sustainability lead to more alternative packaging options? How will consolidation in the wine industry affect locally owned and operated vineyards and wineries? Hard seltzer certainly dominated 2021, in part thanks to creative flavor releases. Will this trend further transcend into the spirits category (think: Dr Pepper whiskey)? And speaking of hard seltzer, what is the future of the widely popular category as it continues to grow, with few signs of fizzling out? Click Artisan Excursion Wine Tours Today!