Wine
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Extreme weather accelerates Franciacorta's 2026 grape harvest to July 30
In Italy's Franciacorta region, the 2026 grape harvest is set to begin on July 30, marking the earliest start on record, according to Winenews It .
How Do Soil, Climate, and Topography Shape Wine Flavor?
In 2010, some Bordeaux wines reached an unprecedented 16% alcohol, a stark indicator of how quickly climate change is reshaping the very essence of classic wine regions.
EU Funds Help Wineries Adapt to Climate Crisis, But Deeper Changes Are Needed
French vineyards experienced temperatures as high as 44°C during a June heatwave, pushing traditional winemaking to its absolute limits, according to The Drinks Business .
Emerging Wine Regions Face Land Use Crisis Amid Climate Adaptation Challenges
When temperatures exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit, grapevines face a profound crisis, leading to shriveled berries, degraded color, and drastically reduced yields.
Creative Ways to Use Leftover Party Wine This Year
A simple vacuum pump and your refrigerator can extend the life of an open bottle of wine for weeks, transforming what was once considered waste into a versatile ingredient or another enjoyable glass.
Mendoza's High-Altitude Wines: Exploring Optimal Elevations
Mendoza's vineyards, planted at elevations from 600 to 1,100 meters (1968 to 3609 feet) above sea level, define its world-renowned wines.
Aubert et Mathieu's Blouge Wine: A Summer Crush Success Story
Aubert et Mathieu's blouge wine, BoogieWoogie, sold 20,000 bottles in 2023, a 40% increase over the previous year, according to The Guardian and Bon Appetit .
Judgement of Paris: 2026 marks 50th anniversary of wine upset
Fifty years ago, on May 24, 1976, a blind tasting in Paris saw a Chardonnay crafted by a Croatian immigrant from Napa Valley beat France's finest, forever changing the world of wine.
Berks County Wine Trail Features 11 Wineries
Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery, a cornerstone of the Berks County Wine Trail, produces over 75,000 gallons of wine annually.
EU vineyard automation adoption divides wine growers
Vintners across Europe are locked in a contentious debate: could automated harvesting, while efficient, irrevocably damage the delicate grapes that define their region's prized wines?