date:Apr 10, 2013
f-premise measured channels from all domestic and foreign producers grew 2 percent in volume and 6 percent in sales, according to New York-based market research firm Nielsen. California wines grew faster than the overall category by a full percentage point, it notes. Chardonnay remained the most popular varietal with a 21 percent share of category volume, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon with 12 percent, Merlot with 9 percent, and Pinot Grigio/Gris holding 8 percent share, it says.
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