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Monday, June 9, 2008

Wine uncorks challenge to beer as alcohol drink of choice: StatsCan

Wine uncorks challenge to beer as alcohol drink of choice: StatsCan

Last Updated: Monday, June 9, 2008 | 12:25 PM ET CBC News

Beer continues to be Canada's top alcoholic drink, though a growing number of consumers are favouring wine, according to a Statistics Canada report released Monday.

In 2007, beer accounted for 47 per cent of alcohol sales, down from 52 per cent in 1997. Wine sales comprised 28 per cent of the market, up from 21 per cent in 1997, the federal agency said. More at:

http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2008/06/09/alcohol-statscan.html?ref=rss

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