Climate Change and Wine

Climate Change and Wine

Imagine a world where the best Rieslings come from Scandinavia, not Germany. Or where England, not France, produces the world’s best sparkling wines. Scientists say that by the end of the next century, this scenario could be a reality as...

Imagine a world where the best Rieslings come from Scandinavia, not Germany. Or where England, not France, produces the world’s best sparkling wines. Scientists say that by the end of the next century, this scenario could be a reality as the planet slowly heats up. We explore how climate change is altering wines and the world’s wine map.

Guests

Paul Lukacs

Wine columnist, The Washington Times and Wine Review Online; Author, "American Vintage: The Rise of American Wine," and "The Great Wines of America"

Michael Franz

Editor, Wine Review Online

Gregory Jones

Professor and Research Climatologist in the Department of Environmental Studies at Southern Oregon University

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