Monique SteeleRNZ·25 Aug, 2026 09:24 PM4 mins to readAbout 90% of the wine Aotearoa produces is white, a growing trend in Asia. Photo / 123rfAbout 90% of the wine Aotearoa produces is white, a growing trend in Asia. Photo / 123rfBy Monique Steele of RNZWine industries of Australia and New Zealand are riding the wave of a global demand downturn, as cash-strapped and health-conscious shoppers buy less alcohol worldwide.

The consumption of alcoholic beverages globally has declined for the third year in a row in