Australian wines changing as industry adapts to warming climate
3 years, 2 months ago

Australian wines changing as industry adapts to warming climate

ABC  

The latest climate report released by the United Nations is considered 'code red' for humanity, but what does a warming world mean for your glass of red? Key points: Australia's wine industry is preparing for hotter and drier conditions due to climate change Grape varieties, growing and harvesting methods, and vineyard location are changing as a result Some producers are relocating south, but it is not a viable alternative for the entire industry While your favourite wine label will probably remain on the shelf, what is inside the bottle is changing. Kate Hill moved to southern Tasmanian to make sparkling wine and prepare her vineyard for a warming climate The plan for net zero Photo shows Wind turbines are set to dot the landscape in Victoria's west The government has committed to reaching net zero by 2050, but what will it take to turn Australia green? "We certainly provide an alternative location for areas that are going to be negatively affected by a changing climate," Ms Davies says. Wine Tasmania's Sheralee Davies says the island state's cool climate is sought after Grüner veltliner, blaufränkisch, gamay, gewürztraminer.

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European wine just had its worst growing season in 62 years. Climate change could make it worse

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Daily Mail  

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Global warming is changing wine (not yet for the worse)
1 year ago

Global warming is changing wine (not yet for the worse)

The Economist  

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How wines from Italy are adapting to climate change
2 years, 2 months ago

How wines from Italy are adapting to climate change

Live Mint  

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Analysis: Australia’s climate policy is being dictated by a former accountant in a cowboy hat
3 years, 3 months ago

Analysis: Australia’s climate policy is being dictated by a former accountant in a cowboy hat

CNN  

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4 years, 11 months ago

Climate crisis: Up to 85 per cent of wine regions at risk as vineyards urged to diversify grape varieties, study says

The Independent  

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