Comments on: Vintage 2011: wacky wine weather

By: James Swann

James Swann — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:09:07 +0000

What is clear is that this is part of a prevailing trend, apparently due to changes in climate patterns.

The implications for the market were the coming decade to continue to produce outstanding vintages is clear.

On that note, amid the market focus there seems to be an overall acceptance of a changing climate without much said on where this may lead us. I recall one trade professional, I believe it may have been Robert Joseph, stating once that Europe was unprepared for climate change. I believe this to be the case.

By: Flowering at Hirsch Vineyards | Dr Vino's wine blog

Flowering at Hirsch Vineyards | Dr Vino's wine blog — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:06:14 +0000

[...] me that flowering was the second latest–and the latest was just last year. Given this year of wacky wine weather, I thought it was worth asking the question: What is flowering and how does a late flowering affect [...]

By: Weekly Virginia Wine News Roundup: 6-12-11 | Virginia Wine Trips

Weekly Virginia Wine News Roundup: 6-12-11 | Virginia Wine Trips — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 14:06:07 +0000

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By: herzogwineclubs

herzogwineclubs — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:37:43 +0000

So very true… what to most is small talk means oh so much to our industry and those outside of it just don’t appreciate nor understand the importance of the weather – except others who work in ag related careers.
-D

By: BIOVINUM

BIOVINUM — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:48:23 +0000

The wine years 2009 and 2011 have been very difficult in Germany due to the weather. Last year, in some regions, the vintage was 70% below average. And this year, due to heavy freeze in may, 25 – 90% of the grapes have been frostbitten. The climate change is going on

By: Taurasi

Taurasi — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:15:14 +0000

I’m addicted to wines from Argentina since i ordered once randomly … from Amazon.

By: Sebastian

Sebastian — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:15:55 +0000

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Keep it up Doc, cheers from over here.