France Faces Worst Wine Harvest in 30 Years
#WineHarvest #ClimateChangeFrance faces its worst wine harvest in 30 years, with Champagne output halving after severe summer heatwaves and drought. Production is forecast at 33.9 million hectolitres, down 17% from average, marking the third consecutive weak harvest. read more
Catalan Winery Harvests Grapes at Night Amid Record Heat
#ClimateChange #WineHarvestCatalan winery Gramona began its earliest harvest ever on July 22, picking grapes at 3 a.m. to escape extreme heat. Workers use headlamps as temperatures hit 45°C, accelerating ripening and forcing climate adaptation across Europe. read more