10,000 people across the UK were asked what influences the wine they buy and how much they spend on a bottle – with respondents sharing the reasons behind their tipple of choice.
The survey – co-ordinated by personalised wine retailer Hannibal Brown – revealed that, for over 35% of the population, a fiver is their limit.
Less than 1% of respondents said they spend between £15 and £19.99 on a bottle of wine – but 5% of Brits (and 8% of British men) revealed they spend £20 or more on a bottle.
A fifth of Brits (and 43% of 55-64s) cited the wine’s origin as a decision-making factor when it came to the bottles they buy.
Packaging proved influential for the UK’s female population, with over a quarter of women surveyed revealing that looks matter to them.
Credit: Hannibal Brown
29% of 18-24s were also swayed by a bottle’s branding – compared to 45-54 year olds, with just 5% giving this their vote.
Occasion plays a big part in the wines Brits buy, according to 27% of all voters and 42% of 18-24 year-olds.
With 12% of respondents citing the vintage of a wine as a deciding factor, and a further 7% in favour of organic flavours, it seems the UK’s wine drinkers are keen to know when and where their grapes were grown.
This was particularly important for over 65 year olds, 30% of whom believed a wine’s vintage or organic background was important.
Some respondents offered up their own alternatives when it came to what influenced their wine purchases – with popular answers including the flavour and type of wine.
After the Daily Mail revealed that Brits drink over 3,200 bottles of wine every minute, this new survey sheds light on the UK’s attitude when it comes to the wine they want and what they’re willing to spend on it.
