Tiny wines find home in B.C.’s market, as Canadians consider reducing consumption

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Smaller containers leave wineries with options for a potential shift in consumer mindset as Canadians discuss the health benefits of reducing alcohol consumption

Wine lovers have growing options on the shelf to enjoy their favourite beverage as producers in B.C. offer smaller container sizes.

“You’re not taking a hit on quality, you know? In fact, if someone is only going to be having a glass or two, you’re cracking a can and it’s completely fresh, guaranteed,” he said.“It’s much less of a commitment to crack open a can or a small bottle or a smaller vessel than it is to open a bottle,” he said.

“We’ve kind of gone above and beyond to attract a bit of a younger, millennial-type market segment with a fun design concept of the can and sparkling, low alcohol — all these things that have been recently a big item on the news,” he said. Baessler said the winery has doubled production since the product was first released to about 30,000 cans a year, which they expect to match this year.

“It’s not a massive change in consumer behaviour but it is a definitely a noticeable one, which is why you see big companies responding to it,” he said.

 

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Taxes are huge portion of booze/ wine/ beer cost to consumer. Where are diminished tax revenues from reduced alcohol consumption expected to be made up? What taxes need to be raised?

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