The world of wine is changing faster than you think. Various unstable factors such as the trade war in 2018, Brexit and climate change made some producing areas hot, while others were sluggish; while fine wines performed better than stocks and bonds, making investors make a big profit. Similarly, similar comparisons and surprises will occur in the wine market this year, and what trends will there be in 2019?
Today, let’s take a look at the small series of superwine.
1. The old is new
Rediscovering old, abandoned vineyards, embracing forgotten breeds, will continue to satisfy our desire to transcend traditional tastes and may reveal useful ways to adapt to climate change.
For example, Chile is working to save the ancient vineyards planted by Spanish explorers centuries ago and to restore ancient winemaking techniques. Agricultural engineer Max Morales is at the forefront of this effort, and he is helping to make wines from these grapes.
2. The cannabis wine market is developing rapidly
Last year, with the legalization of marijuana in California, Canada and elsewhere, the trend of mixed wine and marijuana was on the rise. Canadian investment bank Canaccord Genuity LLC told the media that in the next four years, cannabis beverages could become a $600 million market in the United States. Constellation Brands Inc. has invested in cannabis.
Cannabis Wine Source: Rebel Coast Winery
The fastest move is the Sauvignon Blanc ($60) from the Rebel Coast in Sonoma, which contains about 20 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol per bottle. Legally, alcohol cannot be mixed with tetrahydrofuran, so alcohol is removed. Therefore, this wine has only 35 calories (150 calories for regular wine) and can only be sold through a licensed California THC pharmacy.
3. Climate change will push vineyards to extremes
While the cool areas are no longer cool, some wineries (such as the famous Catena family in Argentina) believe that planting vineyards at much higher altitudes is a solution, while others are moving to the more northern fringe. In 2019, you will see more wines from these two places.
The 365 hectares of the Catena Zapata vineyard are located in the high latitudes of Agrelo, Mendoza.
The wines of Idaho (and even Minnesota) have a bright future, and the famous Rhone Valley winemaker Louis Barruol is making delicious Pinot Noir in the Finger Lakes district of New York. Pinard & Filles is a hot new winery located in the snow-covered Quebec. Some of the winery’s cuvees are highly regarded by natural wine lovers and are now available in the US.
4. There will be new tricks when drinking wine on the plane
When you are trapped at a height of 35,000 feet for hours. To tell the truth, the time spent watching movies is limited. Why not enjoy a wine experience?
The global private jet company VistaJet is the first company to fully cater to your passion for wine, but other private airlines will definitely follow suit. VistaJet studied the effects of air pressure and air quality on wine and made a choice accordingly. Their new wines also include blind tastings, custom wine tours (such as spending three days with his estate at Marchesi Antinori), and even a concierge to help you buy wine.
5.Vegetarian wine will become a fashion
Health concerns have made vegetarianism one of the fastest growing consumer trends. In 2018, sales of pure plant foods in the United States increased by 20% to $3.3 billion. This development from the edge to the market segment will bring more vegetarian wines.
Château Pré La Lande is making an organic, pure vegetarian wine
But wait, isn’t wine a vegetarian?
Many winemakers use refined extracts from milk, egg white or animal and fish protein to remove heavy tannins from red wine and make the wine clearer. Although removed from the final product, their temporary presence makes the wine no longer vegan. Vegan wines replace these with clay or charcoal.
6.Sake gradually stepped onto the stage
Richard Geoffroy, a 28-year-old winemaker in Don Perry, said that his next project is to brew sake in Japan, and you know that huge changes are coming.
Sake sake with Junma glass
In restaurants outside Japan, exquisite, quality sake has just begun to become the darling of the sommelier. It seems to be an emphasis on the upcoming debut of the beverage, and glass manufacturer Riedel launched a new Junmai glass for sake in the spring of last year.
7.Enough to buy wine is more convenient, high-tech
One of Vivino’s latest methods is to scan a bottle of wine you like in a restaurant and buy and arrange delivery to your door, all in less than a minute.
Scan and buy wine with app
Self-service vending machines will definitely be part of the future, especially canned wines such as the 187 ml champagne at the Mama Lion Dinner Club in Los Angeles.
The store will be eye-catching with a fun in-store experience, like Harrods in London, where its luxurious boutique wines and spirits houses offer an aroma experience and interactive information playback.
Of course, in addition to the above trends, we still have a lot of questions: Is synthetic wine really popular? Can gadgets such as wine “sleeve” really “protect your Pinot Noir” as promised?
