Talk:Wine

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Global warming forcing change in wine production pattern

Global warming is forcing wine growers to deploy different techniques to remain competitive. Temperatures, humidity, microclimates are very important for maintaining the health and originality of grapes. Climate geographers estimate that by 2050, the world’s premier wine-friendly zones could shift as much as 180 miles toward the poles. As a result Europe and New Zealand will become more grape-friendly than Bordeaux or Australian valleys.

While the US is experimenting with genetically modified grapes, Argentine growers are keeping their vines cool by planting them near the Andean slopes and in Patagonia.

Climate change may help introduce wine from most unlikely places like Belgium. Studies reveal that over the next two generations vintage Kent and Chinese or Canadian chablis could become as popular as Bordeaux, Rioja and Napa’s finest.

Premier wine maker are also changing their cultivation patterns. Higher temperature also makes grapes more sugary

While Australia is facing the worst drought in a century, global warming is also bringing heavier than usual rain in certain areas.