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Fact-Based U.S. Wine Consumer Data
Since 1996, Wine Market Council has been conducting research on the U.S. wine consumer. We provide proprietary reports to our members across all tiers of the wine industry. The quantitative and qualitative research reports assist members in planning, developing and implementing progressive marketing and brand strategies.
Consumer Research Studies
- 3 – 4 Studies per Year
- Member Selected
- U.S. Consumer Benchmark Segmentation Study Every 2 Years
Webinars & Conferences
- Quarterly Research Webinars
- Annual In-Person 1⁄2 Day Conference
- Complimentary to Members
Data Files & Sorting
- Excel Files Available to Members
- Customized Data Sorting
- Research Committee Participation
Networking & Communication
- Networking with Other Members
- Quarterly Newsletters
- Customized Member Presentations
OUR CURRENT RESEARCH
2024 Research Studies
WMC’S approved 2024 research studies include “How to Better Engage Young Adults and Multicultural Consumers with Wine,” a “DTC/Wine Club Consumer Benchmark Survey,” and “Sustainability & Wellness.”
2023 U.S. Wine Consumer Benchmark Segmentation Study
A comprehensive analysis of the demographics, attitudes, and purchasing habits of U.S. wine consumers, conducted every 2 years.
Wine Category Shifting Study
Household panel and survey data on U.S. consumers describing if and how they are shifting from wine to other beverage categories and/or cannabis; and the reasons for shift, such as inflation, wellness, or other reasons.
High-End Wine Consumer Study
Interview and survey data from U.S. consumers who regularly spend $20 or more on a bottle of wine, analyzing their motivations, occasions for use and how they were introduced to wine, and more.
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Testimonials
“Wine Tourism is a key element of our region’s DTC Efforts, so we had WMC’s President present at our Annual Industry Conference on the results ‘The Outlook for Wine Tourism and DTC Sales,’ it was eye opening for our industry members that they need adjust their marketing to attract more multi-cultural wine tourists to our State.”
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Wine Market Council has been tracking annual wine consumer attitudes and behaviors for two decades, providing its members with consumer research that is helpful to their day-to-day business. Become a member for full, unlimited report access.