Spirits have been more in the news of late so it's time to turn the page and take a look at the US wine biz. At first glance it looks much the same as we left it. Cupcake Vineyards is continuing its triple-digit growth trajectory, with sales and volumes up about 150% and 161%, respectively, in the year-to-date period ending September 4 based on SymphonyIRI scans in food, drug and c-stores.