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When Smoke Gets In Your Wine


When Smoke Gets In Your Wine
What Are the Solutions for Climate Change-Impacted Grapes?
Many wine lovers know that a hint of smoky flavors in Zinfandel or Pinot Noir are the perfect complement with grilled meats. They may also be familiar with the phrase, “Stressed vines make the best wines.”
But what if those smoky overtones go overboard as the grapes are exposed to destructive wildfires? And what if those stressed vines are the result of prolonged drought conditions?
As the effects of climate change are felt in California wine country and around the world, vintners are anxious about what the future holds. They wonder if some wine regions are becoming too warm to properly grow such signature grapes as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. They’re concerned about prolonged droughts that decrease harvest yields and lead to dry conditions that set the stage for massive wildfires. Those fires can not only destroy precious vineyards but also damage fruit through pro ....

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Holiday Season Brings Much-Needed Charity from Wine and Spirits Industry


Updated Dec. 12
From the COVID-19 pandemic to the wildfires that scorched the West Coast, 2020 has been an incredibly difficult year for many. When restaurants and bars across the globe closed this spring, many hospitality workers found themselves without jobs. As many countries revisit stay-at-home orders during what would normally be the busiest time of year, these workers are once again facing financial insecurity. In light of the myriad issues faced by those the world over, many in the wine and spirits industry have stepped up to offer relief.
Pernod Ricard Brand and Partner Donations to Pandemic Relief Surpass $1.3 Million
Earlier this year, French beverage giant Pernod Ricard, the company behind brands like Perrier-Jouët and Mumm Champagnes and Jameson and The Glenlivet whiskies, directed many of its distilleries around the world to join the effort to meet the world’s need for hand sanitizer. ....

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