Climate effect on wine production

[Jerry D Mead]

Because it dampness that encourages the mold to get started, and then perfect humidity without too much sun to dry it out or wind to do the same, for it to really do its deed.

Very warm climates cause grapes to become very ripe very quickly, which causes sugar levals to soar, but acid goes down as sugar goes up and you end up with wine that feels like a Coke gone flat...just sugar water.

The amazing thing about Botrytis is that it mainhtains acidity while concentrating sugar.