Wine prices are 246.36% higher in 2026 versus 1971 (a $123.18 difference in value).
The latest available average price is $13.77 in September 2026 for Wine, red and white table, all sizes, any origin, per 1 liter (33.8 oz). See observed price history.
Between 1971 and 2026, Wine experienced an average inflation rate of 2.28% per year. This rate of change indicates significant inflation. In other words, wine costing $50 in the year 1971 would cost $173.18 in 2026 for an equivalent purchase. Compared to the overall inflation rate of 3.90% during this same period, inflation for wine was lower.
In the year 1971: Pricing changed by 4.79%, which is above the average yearly change for wine during the 1971-2026 time period. Compared to inflation for all items in 1971 (4.29%), inflation for wine was higher.
The official rate is based on an average household's spending, so your own inflation rate is probably different. The personal inflation calculator works it out from your budget.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average price of wine rose 201%, from $4.57 per liter in 1995 to $13.77 in September 2026. Overall prices rose 121% over the same period, so wine rose faster than inflation. This data is collected by a national survey and can vary from region to region.
● Price● Price, inflation-adjusted
The average price for wine is calculated from a weighted average of retailer data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The table below shows the average U.S. price of wine, red and white table, all sizes, any origin, per 1 liter (33.8 oz) each year, along with the same price adjusted for inflation. To understand how price levels differ from inflation rates, see this article published by the BLS.
| Year | Price (per liter) | Price, inflation-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (partial) | $13.95 | $13.95 |
| 2025 | $13.97 | $14.61 |
| 2024 | $13.73 | $14.76 |
| 2023 | $13.40 | $14.81 |
| 2022 | $13.48 | $15.52 |
| 2021 | $13.19 | $16.40 |
| 2020 | $12.42 | $16.17 |
| 2019 | $12.06 | $15.89 |
| 2018 | $12.46 | $16.71 |
| 2017 | $12.66 | $17.40 |
| 2016 | $12.33 | $17.32 |
| 2015 | $12.25 | $17.42 |
| 2014 | $11.70 | $16.65 |
| 2013 | $10.72 | $15.51 |
| 2012 | $10.28 | $15.08 |
| 2011 | $9.93 | $14.87 |
| 2010 | $9.65 | $14.91 |
| 2009 | $10.07 | $15.82 |
| 2008 | $9.45 | $14.79 |
| 2007 | $8.55 | $13.90 |
| 2006 | $7.90 | $13.20 |
| 2005 | $7.77 | $13.40 |
| 2004 | $6.92 | $12.35 |
| 2003 | $6.39 | $11.70 |
| 2002 | $6.23 | $11.67 |
| 2001 | $5.96 | $11.34 |
| 2000 | $5.41 | $10.58 |
| 1999 | $5.24 | $10.60 |
| 1998 | $5.07 | $10.48 |
| 1997 | $5.17 | $10.85 |
| 1996 | $4.93 | $10.58 |
| 1995 | $4.57 | $10.10 |
Yearly averages; 2026 is through September. Inflation-adjusted to 2026 dollars.
Below are calculations of equivalent buying power for Wine, over time, for $50 beginning in 1971. Each of the amounts below is equivalent in terms of what it could buy at the time:
| Year | USD Value | Inflation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | $50.00 | 4.79% |
| 1972 | $51.95 | 3.91% |
| 1973 | $55.32 | 6.48% |
| 1974 | $60.24 | 8.89% |
| 1975 | $62.98 | 4.55% |
| 1976 | $64.37 | 2.21% |
| 1977 | $66.22 | 2.87% |
| 1978 | $72.65 | 9.70% |
| 1979 | $79.22 | 9.04% |
| 1980 | $86.06 | 8.64% |
| 1981 | $92.50 | 7.48% |
| 1982 | $96.52 | 4.35% |
| 1983 | $96.56 | 0.04% |
| 1984 | $95.33 | -1.28% |
| 1985 | $96.31 | 1.03% |
| 1986 | $98.47 | 2.25% |
| 1987 | $101.67 | 3.25% |
| 1988 | $103.60 | 1.90% |
| 1989 | $106.65 | 2.95% |
| 1990 | $109.97 | 3.11% |
| 1991 | $124.84 | 13.52% |
| 1992 | $127.50 | 2.14% |
| 1993 | $128.80 | 1.02% |
| 1994 | $128.19 | -0.47% |
| 1995 | $128.44 | 0.19% |
| 1996 | $133.87 | 4.23% |
| 1997 | $139.92 | 4.52% |
| 1998 | $141.60 | 1.20% |
| 1999 | $143.62 | 1.43% |
| 2000 | $145.76 | 1.49% |
| 2001 | $145.64 | -0.08% |
| 2002 | $146.43 | 0.54% |
| 2003 | $147.23 | 0.54% |
| 2004 | $147.88 | 0.44% |
| 2005 | $150.18 | 1.56% |
| 2006 | $153.58 | 2.26% |
| 2007 | $156.62 | 1.98% |
| 2008 | $162.21 | 3.57% |
| 2009 | $165.47 | 2.00% |
| 2010 | $163.18 | -1.38% |
| 2011 | $161.95 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | $161.71 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | $162.69 | 0.61% |
| 2014 | $162.45 | -0.15% |
| 2015 | $161.97 | -0.30% |
| 2016 | $161.88 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | $161.43 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | $163.40 | 1.22% |
| 2019 | $165.15 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | $165.55 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | $167.31 | 1.06% |
| 2022 | $171.22 | 2.34% |
| 2023 | $174.37 | 1.84% |
| 2024 | $175.53 | 0.66% |
| 2025 | $174.73 | -0.45% |
| 2026 | $173.18 | -0.89%* |
* Not final. See inflation summary for latest details.
** Extended periods of 0% inflation usually indicate incomplete underlying data. This can manifest as a sharp increase in inflation later on.
Raw Consumer Price Index data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Wine at home:
| Year | 1963 | 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
| CPI | 41.700 | 41.642 | 41.733 | 42.075 | 42.375 | 44.092 | 46.067 | 49.633 | 52.008 | 54.042 | 57.542 | 62.658 | 65.508 | 66.958 | 68.883 | 75.567 | 82.400 | 89.517 | 96.217 | 100.400 | 100.442 | 99.158 | 100.175 | 102.425 | 105.750 | 107.758 | 110.933 | 114.383 | 129.850 | 132.625 | 133.975 | 133.342 | 133.600 | 139.250 | 145.542 | 147.292 | 149.392 | 151.617 | 151.492 | 152.317 | 153.142 | 153.817 | 156.217 | 159.750 | 162.914 | 168.729 | 172.112 | 169.734 | 168.456 | 168.208 | 169.229 | 168.974 | 168.472 | 168.386 | 167.915 | 169.959 | 171.782 | 172.202 | 174.030 | 178.095 | 181.375 | 182.575 | 181.748 | 180.137 |