Climate effect on wine production

[Jerry D Mead]

A very complicated question that can only be answered here in the most general of terms...cool climate equals crisp levels of acidity. Very warm climates equal low acid sometimes flabby wines.

Example? In California...anything on the coast from Santa Barbara to Fort Bragg...cool climate. In the interior...from Bakersfield to Modesto...warm climate.

FRance? Champagne and Burgundy very cool. Midi...very warm.

Conversely, different grapes do better in different climates. Pinot Noir, for example...especially likes cool climates...Riesling too.

Zinfandel can handle warmer temps as can Syrah/Shiraz....