While vineyards need support, sommelier Van Doren Chan says it's an opportunity to reshape winemaking in the province. "For a small wine region, and very young wine region, what we're producing is world class. That's on top of several severe wildfire seasons, which brought thick smoke that can be "catastrophic" for the flavouring and quality of wine, Baessler says. Miles Proden, president of Wine Growers BC, says there is worry and even panic in the industry given the "steady decline" of grape harvests in recent years. In some ways, global heating could improve the climate for wine grapes in Canada, she adds.

Source: Huffington Post March 11, 2024 14:18 UTC