Nicola Chiucchiurlotto in his vineyard
It’s the iconic greeting you get when you walk into The Varsity, a hotdog and milkshake joint in Atlanta: ‘What’ll ya have?’
It’s a mix of southern US charm and the casualness of a friend: it lets you drop your shoulders and relax – no pressure or judgement. And this is the question, with all its warmth, that I pose to you.
A fortune teller I am not, but the answer, I predict, will revolve around creativity and social impact. Whether it’s choosing wines from war-torn regions, bringing ancient, forgotten grapes into the fold or championing organic and biodynamic practices, drinkers will prioritise uniqueness over tradition.
Pét-nats, natural wines and orange wines have experienced a huge boom in the last few years and we’ll continue to ride the aftershocks. Non-alcoholic beverages will remain popular among the sober-curious, though NA cocktails and beer will have better luck than NA wine – a category that has hitherto had a hard time nailing taste.
Emerging wine markets and increasing interest in sake, cocktails made with sweet wines, and sparkling wines will reshape what it means to enjoy a drink in 2025.
Notes and scores for wines accompanying the text are listed…
Source : https://www.decanter.com/premium/what-will-we-be-drinking-in-2025-trend-watch-548653/
