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How Wind Affects Wine Quality

Try to think about major climatic factors in the vineyard and you’re likely to come up with sunshine, rainfall, and temperature. Logical choices. But what about wind? Wind affects wine quality in several ways. Wind can knock off grapevine flowers, interrupting pollination and decreasing yields. Wind can reduce frost risk by circulating cool air. Strong wind […]