The Numbers
Number · WineBusiness Deals, Data & Insights · Oct 21, 2026
16% of the largest wineries report no excess inventory
16% of the largest wineries report no excess inventory, according to the 2026 BMO Wine Market Report cited by WineBusiness, which also found 25% of wine companies considering selling a production facility, 13% weighing vineyard sales, and 18% possibly leaving acreage fallow. Reported by WineBusiness Deals, Data & Insights, October 21, 2026.
What it means for you
If you buy bulk, glass, fruit, or finished goods, you are the one with leverage in Q4 negotiations, so ask for terms, not just price.
Source
2026 BMO Wine Market Report, WineBusiness Deals, Data & Insights