The Wines That Changed How America Drinks, Decade by Decade

Walking into a wine shop in 2026 looks a lot different than it would have in the 1970s. Where shelves might have been lined then with jugs of Carlo Rossi California Chablis, shoppers might now find a buttery bottle of Rombauer or a niche Chardonnay from France’s Jura region. But these changes don’t just happen overnight. Certain wines — whether they come from a specific brand or define a whole region — have such strong consumer appeal that they change the course of the wine industry for good. The article The Wines That Changed How America Drinks, Decade by Decade appeared first on VinePair.