Climate Change Forces Wineries To Cheapen Wine

By Douglas McIntyre  •  August 27, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains how climate change is reshaping winemaking traditions. Rising heat waves and extreme weather are forcing wineries, particularly in Napa, to shift from vintage wines toward non-vintage blends to ensure consistency. McIntyre highlights this shift as another example of how industries rooted in tradition are adapting to survive the climate crisis.

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