#228 Weekly Update Dry January Disruptions AI in Wineries 17p Pints in Pubs

In this episode, we delve into the exciting transformations
currently underway in the beverage industry. From the surge in
popularity of alcohol-free options like craft beers and
innovative non-alcoholic wines to the increasing influence of
artificial intelligence in winemaking, we explore how these
trends are shaping the future of what we drink. We also discuss
the growing role of technology in vineyards and how platforms
like Vivino are changing the way we discover and appreciate wine.
Join us for a fascinating look at the evolving world of
beverages.





Alexander Gottschalk
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-gottschalk-641838223/)





Shownotes:


(00:00:00) Stop complaining!


(00:03:55) Spanish wines temporarily removed from French
supermarket shelves


https://www.meiningers-international.com/wine/news/spanish-wines-disappear-french-wine-shelves-now


(00:06:37) Princess Cruises elevates non-alcoholic menu


https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/princess-cruises-elevates-non-alcoholic-options


(00:07:56) One in twelve beers in Dutch supermarkets is now
alcohol-free


https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/12/sales-of-no-or-low-alcohol-beers-rise-in-the-netherlands


(00:10:38) Australia's non-alcoholic sector expected to grow
substantially


https://www.drinkstrade.com.au/news/australias-non-alc-sector-to-grow-5-annually-for-next-three-years/


(00:12:17) Famous Napa Winery Bouchaine launches estate-grown
alcohol-free rosé


https://shop.bouchaine.com/product/Non-Alcoholic-Wine


(00:15:21) How AI is shaping the future of fine wine


https://bernardmarr.com/how-ai-is-transforming-the-ancient-art-of-fine-winemaking/


(00:21:57) Robotics Day 2025: A Glimpse into the Wineries of
Tomorrow


https://www.technikum-wien.at/events/robotics-day-2025/


(00:22:47) Vivino’s crowd reviews gain credibility in Cambridge
study


https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-wine-economics/article/crowdsourcing-the-assessment-of-wine-quality-vivino-ratings-professional-critics-and-the-weather/FE61BAFB8D167CD960BB260777189231


(00:28:35) Hospitality is focusing more on young, sober and
ready-to-party guests


https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-sober-non-alcoholic-economy-restaurants-events-boom-2025-1


(00:30:35) A British bar conquers Dry January with a 17p Pint


https://metro.co.uk/2025/01/16/this-bar-offering-pints-beer-just-17p-friday-22376702/