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Wine sales decline nationwide, hitting Iowa wineries hardest due to shifting consumer habits.
Americans are drinking less wine, hurting wineries across the Heartland, especially in Iowa, where declining sales strain cash flow despite harvests.
At Soldier Creek Winery, winemaker Anne Zwink says weak demand—driven by health concerns, particularly among younger adults—is the main challenge, with inventory piling up.
Nationally, wine sales have dropped since 2019, prompting some California and Washington growers to exit less productive vineyards.
While states like Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Dakota saw rising consumption, Iowa faces oversupply and closures.
Many wineries are adapting by making hard cider or producing for other brands, but sustained low demand threatens long-term viability.
Las ventas de vino disminuyen en todo el país, golpeando más duramente a las bodegas de Iowa debido a los cambios en los hábitos de consumo.