LOVE OF WINE CAN CONTRIBUTE TO CLIMATE CHANGE

Did you know that wine is susceptible to climate change due to the nuances of how it affects the grapes? Wine consumers and producers can play a role in confronting the carbon footprint of the wine industry. As a consumer, you can research the wine that you are buying. Where does the wine come from? Who makes it? What are their sustainability practices? Answers to these and other questions will help you make good buying decisions that go beyond taste. Many producers are reducing the weight of their packaging, cutting back on chemicals in the vineyard and seeking ways to save water. Read this great article by Eric Asimov of the New York Times to help you make good decisions about the wines you buy.