My research conclusion
My original hypothesis states that climate change is changing the viticulture of France due to the sensitive process of wine making. ...
Alsace Wine
My final visit took place near a small town call Obernai - a village situated in Strasbourg which is part of the Alsace region. The...
News ways to cope with global warming
In 2013, the severe hailstorms in France and winter freeze nearly destroyed all of the Merlot vineyards and 50% of the frost resistant...
Côtes du Rhône Syrah(Shiraz)
There’s no doubt that “Rhône-style” wines continue to capture the attention of wine growers and drinkers all over the world. The region...
Loire Valley
My first vineyard interview took place in Vouvray, a French region situated in the Loire Valley. The area is dominated by the presence of...
Grape Leaves Identification
The amount of knowledge I have been exposed to here in France is overwhelming. I feel inundated by the grape types, diseases and even...
Changes in viticulture due to climate alteration
Chateau la France Bordeaux is where I did my first few days of field work. Chateau la France is situated in the Entre deux Mer region,...
Bordeaux University
I had a wonderful opportunity touring the Bordeaux University today where I learned about the European climate model and climate research...
University of Sarbonne
My journey began with a tour of the University of Paris hosted by the climate research graduate students. The video below is a student...
French Wine and Geography
French wines have traditionally set the standard for the rest of the world. It begun by the Greeks in the sixth century b.c., and then...
