2010 was a big year for the wine and spirits industry as it began to emerge from the haze of the recession. Not only were wholesalers and suppliers making deals, but the regulatory environment faced a number of changes. The consensus among execs is that they are seeing signs of improvement in premiumization and on-premise sales. This, of course, is good news, and we expect that to continue, as the outlook for 2011 is much brighter. Here is what we consider to be the biggest stories of the year along with some predictions for 2011. If you have anything to add, ping us at [email protected]