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Tasting Climate Change Climate change is a major challenge for the w**e industry worldwide.

Tasting Climate Change brings together leading experts to share their knowledge and best practices in order to identify sustainable solutions.

From Tuscany to Bordeaux, the harvest bustle is settling down as grapes make their way safely into the cellars. 🍇✹But up...
10/06/2026

From Tuscany to Bordeaux, the harvest bustle is settling down as grapes make their way safely into the cellars. 🍇✹

But up here in northern cold-climate regions like Quebec, Ontario and Vermont, we’re right in the thick of it! 🍁🚜

Our cooler autumn temperatures and shorter growing degree days push our harvest timeline a bit later into the season. These crisp October nights preserve the bright acidity and delicate aromatics that make northern w**es so distinct—making this intense window crucial for vintage quality.

It’s all hands on deck in the vineyards and w**eries right now.đŸ·

(Version française dans les commentaires)The sun is our greatest asset (when we know how to harvest it đŸ‡â˜€ïžIn a warm harv...
09/25/2026

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The sun is our greatest asset (when we know how to harvest it đŸ‡â˜€ïž

In a warm harvest season, the sun can easily become too much of a good thing. Scorching heat waves and intense rays can burn grapes before they reach perfection. But instead of hiding from the heat, forward-thinking vineyards are turning the sun directly to their advantage through vitivoltaics.

By placing smart solar canopies above the vines, growers take total control of solar energy. It’s not about fighting the summer heat, it’s about turning every single ray into maximum value for the crop and the grid. đŸ·âšĄ

What do you think of this solution? Photos by: Fred

(Version française dans les commentaires)Tasting climate change is a real experience—and it starts right here in the gla...
09/01/2026

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Tasting climate change is a real experience—and it starts right here in the glass. 🍇

With harvests happening right now in the Northen Hemisphere, the climate isn’t just something we read about in reports. We are actively tasting it.

Riper fruit, lower natural acidity, and changing flavor profiles mean every evaluation in this room is a study in environmental adaptation.

We aren’t just evaluating a vintage. We are tasting a changing world, and we are looking forward to tasting with you in 2028 at Tasting Climate Change.

(Version française dans les commentaires)Globally, harvest is once again 1 to 2 weeks ahead of schedule, but beyond the ...
08/28/2026

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Globally, harvest is once again 1 to 2 weeks ahead of schedule, but beyond the calendar shift, one fundamental question emerges: what will the 2026 vintage be the signature of in your region? Whether it’s preserving freshness through night harvests, navigating the decoupling of grape maturities, or relying on community resilience against weather extremes, every bottle is about to bear the direct imprint of our changing climate.

Let us know in the comments what story this year’s harvest is telling in your vineyard! 👇

(Version française dans les commentaires)Harvest season is underway đŸ‡đŸŒŸ While pickers are already in the fields in some r...
08/06/2026

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Harvest season is underway đŸ‡đŸŒŸ While pickers are already in the fields in some regions and prepping in others, climate change is rewriting the w**emaking playbook: extreme heat, wildfires, compressed ripening windows


Beyond technical adjustments, a vital solution during these high-stakes harvest windows is community: growers and w**emakers leaning on shared labor, equipment, and collective resilience to navigate these climate pressures together.

Every bottle tells the story of our changing climate. How is harvest looking in your region this year? Let us know below! 👇

07/28/2026

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We recently visited Domaine L’EspiĂšgle (l'espiègle) for an insightful vertical tasting of ZachĂ© Hall’s pinot noirs (2020–2025). The 2025 vintage stood out for its balance, freshness and impressive depth.

Our discussion centered on viticulture and climate change. While warming brings weather extremes like heatwaves, intensive rain events and high winds, Quebec’s hot summers and cool nights create ideal conditions for grapes like pinot noir.

Over the past 40 years, Quebec w**emakers have gained a much deeper understanding of their sites and w**emaking techniques that embraces the terroir. Alongside resilient hybrids, exciting trials with grapes such as gamaret, blaufrÀnkisch, and pinot meunier promise even greater diversity ahead.

Thank you to ZachĂ© Hall for sharing his perspective and w**es with us. The trajectory for Quebec reds is undeniably strong. đŸ·

(Version française dans les commentaires)The groundwork for the next edition of Tasting Climate Change is officially und...
07/21/2026

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The groundwork for the next edition of Tasting Climate Change is officially underway. đŸ·đŸŒ±

This initiative is built alongside our community, and as we shape our upcoming program, we want to ensure it reflects the most pressing challenges, discussions, and innovations in the industry.

We invite you to share your input:
💡Topics & Themes: What critical climate and w**e issues should take center stage?
đŸ—ŁïžSpeakers & Keynotes: Who is leading the conversations or research you want to hear from?
🧠 Research & Case Studies: What recent findings or solutions deserve a broader platform?

Drop your suggestions in the comments below, or send us a direct message. Let’s shape the next edition together. đŸ“©đŸ‘‡

Even though Greece has a long history of w**emaking, little is known about the clonal diversity of its indigenous grape ...
07/15/2026

Even though Greece has a long history of w**emaking, little is known about the clonal diversity of its indigenous grape varieties. Kostas Bakasietas, owner of Bakasietas, one of the largest grapevine nurseries in Greece, is leading several projects to identify their genetic diversity, including the identification and selection of Moschofilero clones.

It was a fascinating exercise to taste the marked differences among nine Moschofilero clones. Perhaps the answer lies in cultivating and blending different clones rather than favoring one over another.

As w**e regions with arid climates develop strategies to adapt to climate change, Greece will become an increasingly important resource thanks to the remarkable diversity of its indigenous grape varieties. Many, like Assyrtiko, retain high acidity while requiring very little water, making them valuable assets for Mediterranean climates where water is becoming increasingly scarce. Continued research into Greece’s indigenous grape varieties and their clonal diversity is therefore be essential for the future.

Kostas Bakasietas was a speaker at the last Tasting Climate Change conference. You can watch the recording by visiting tastingclimatechange.com.

Thanks so much Kostas for this opportunity.

Wines of Greece Kostas Bakasietas

07/03/2026

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đŸ”„ The summer heatwaves are a vivid reminder of the realities facing modern viticulture. Rising temperatures aren’t just a future prediction; they are reshaping our growing seasons right now, and all over the World.

🍇 But while the challenges are real, so is the innovation in the vines. Growers are rethinking the vineyard from the ground up. Some of the most effective adaptation strategies include changing plant material (selecting heat-tolerant clones and rootstocks for example) and cultivation techniques (adapting canopy management to increase shade, selecting higher altitude sites, and even sun umbrella!)

Adaptation isn’t just about surviving the heat; it’s about proactively safeguarding the growing season.

Are you like us, rock geeks? đŸȘšđŸ·It’s easy to look at the stones in a vineyard and think of them purely as a beautiful bac...
06/17/2026

Are you like us, rock geeks? đŸȘšđŸ·

It’s easy to look at the stones in a vineyard and think of them purely as a beautiful backdrop or a stamp of flavor history. But today, understanding these rocks and their exact impact on vineyard sites is about something much bigger: it’s relevant for adapting and finding solutions to climate change. đŸŒĄïžđŸŒ±

Take the incredible research shared by Edouard GuĂ©rin and his team in ChĂąteauneuf-du-Pape. They studied the specific role stones play in vineyard water management. What they found is a game-changer: regardless of the soil type, stones act as a natural shield, protecting the ground from water evaporation and helping the soil retain vital moisture during intense heatwaves. đŸŒ§ïžđŸ’§

To learn more about Edouard’s experiment and hear the full panel on water management from Greece, France, and the US, you can watch the conference footage online now! đŸ’»âœš (Link in bio)

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