This week I discuss the current challenges facing wine due to climate change.  I cover some strategies the industry is undertaking to address the major issues — from vineyard and tech solutions to new varieties (Pilzwiderstandsfahige Reben or PiWi grapes!). Then I cover emerging regions that are doing a surprisingly great job making innovative wines! From Normandy, France to the UK, Tasmania, and countries in Scandinavia, you will get a great idea of what is happening on the cutting edge of wine!  As promised, here are some names of Danish and Swedish Vineyards: Denmark: SkĂŠrsĂžgaard Dons CuvĂ©e Brut is award winning Dansk Vincenter Frederiksborg Vin Vinperlen Domain Aalsgaard Lille Gadegaard DyrehĂžj Vingaard NygĂ„rdsminde VingĂ„rd  (northernmost commercial wine production) Sweden: Kullabergs vingĂ„rd Arilds VingĂ„rd Thora VingĂ„rd Vejby VingĂ„rd Lottenlund Estate Flyinge VingĂ„rd FlĂ€die Mat & VingĂ„rd  Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Become a member today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________  Check out my exclusive sponsor, Wine Access.  They have an amazing selection — once you get hooked on their wines, they will be your go-to! Make sure you join the Wine Access-Wine For Normal People wine club for wines I select delivered to you four times a year!  To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth or get a class gift certificate for the wine lover in your life go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes  Â
Making It Count
Early in Charles Dickensâs A Tale Of Two Cities, a wine cask rolls out of a cart in a Paris street. It promptly breaks, spilling its contents. Hilarity ensues. Men abandon their âbusiness or (âŠ) idlenessâ and drop to their knees to drink. Women drench their headwear...



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