# Eric LeVine: 'Dry January does not exist'

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Podcast: [The Drinks Business Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-drinks-business-podcast-6750908)
Published: 2026-03-20T11:53:45+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/thedrinksbusiness/episodes/podcast-2
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## Resource

According to CellarTracker founder Eric LeVine, “Dry January does not exist” – at least among his audience – though drinkers are exploring far more wine regions than in the past. He tells Patrick Schmitt MW about the trends from his 'Year in Review'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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