A quick update on the risk of frost which may impact vineyards in different parts of Bordeaux on Wed 7 & Thurs 8 April. #bdx21
Some of us are crossing everything…
Here's a nifty infographic from @BragatoResearch in NZ on the chemistry of Sauvignon Blanc (note 3SH, 3SHA, 4MSP = official IUPAC names for 3MH, 3MHA, 4MMP) @SauvBlancDay @nzwine@vinsdeloire#SauvBlancDay#SauvignonBlancDay
Now for Pinot Noir. It had been tracking a few days behind Chardonnay, but the warm w/e has progressed budburst across southern England and into the Midlands.
Sun 12 April update of first vine budbreak in the UK.
First, Chardonnay. As expected, the warm Easter w/e has progressed budburst, which has now been reported from nearly 50 vineyards.
¿ #Sabíasqué España se ha posicionado como uno de los mayores productores de #vino del mundo debido al perfeccionamiento y cuidado de la vid? 🍇🍇 Infografía vía @aepla_asoc de @winestats
Although global wine 🍇production in 2019 is expected to be significantly down ⬇️on 2018, this brings it roughly in line with the average this century.
So no need for wine drinkers to worry, just yet 🥂