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Champagne’s Early Harvest Crisis | Dover News
Champagne’s earliest grape harvest ever is underway, fueled by record heat and drought that’ve turbocharged ripening—forcing producers to race against time before the grapes turn too sweet or scorched. Traditionally a vacation month, mid-August now sees frantic hand-picking crews scrambling to preserve quality as climate change shrinks the window between flowering and harvest. With workers on holiday and old-school methods struggling to keep up, the industry may be forced to innovate—while some say the grapes themselves are surprisingly promising despite lower yields. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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