World wine consumption falls for 1st time in years

Source: ABC News. World Wine Consumption Falls for 1st Time in Years. By GREG KELLER Associated Press Writer. PARIS April 7, 2009 (AP)

From the article:

After years of non-stop growth, global wine consumption started to retreat last year, along with the rest of the world economy, The International Organization of Vine and Wine said Tuesday.

Consumption fell in all of Europe’s major wine-producing and consuming countries, including France, Italy and Germany, Europe’s biggest wine-drinking nations. The United States, Canada and Australia saved the day by raising more and more glasses, partially offsetting the European drop.

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