In this episode, sommelier Erin Rosar dives into the unpredictable force of weather and its impact on winemaking. Erin discusses five key weather events—frost, rain, heat waves, hail, and drought—and their effects on grape harvests, using vintage examples such as Burgundy 2016, Bordeaux 2013, and California 2015. 

She explains how these weather conditions can lead to either the making or breaking of a vintage, affecting everything from grape yields to wine complexity. Erin also touches on the differences between vintage-specific wines and recipe-driven wines, providing practical tips for wine lovers. Join Erin to understand why weather plays a crucial role in every vintage and to discover how resilient winemakers adapt to these natural challenges.

00:00 Vineyard Weather Woes: How Nature Affects Every Vintage
01:14 Frost
02:03 Rain
03:12 Heat Wave
04:06 Hail
05:07 Drought

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