vineyards
Coverage of vineyards in the Nexus archive.
- Wildfires threaten France's historic Bordeaux wine region
Wildfires are threatening France's Bordeaux wine region, a historic area vital to the local economy. Château Smith Haut Lafitte owner Florence Cathiard highlighted the danger to grape crops and her way of life.
- California wineries forced to torch vineyards in latest drastic move for crippled industry
California wineries are destroying vineyards as part of drastic measures to address a struggling industry. Experts predict hundreds more closures in two years, with 2025 grape production expected to reach a 30-year low.
- California wineries are now BURNING their vineyards after slump in sales caused by healthy living and switch to trendy drinks like spiked seltzer
California wineries are burning their vineyards due to a sales slump. The decline is attributed to a shift toward healthier lifestyles and the popularity of trendy drinks like spiked seltzer.
- Sales Are So Low, California Wineries Are Burning Their Vineyards
California wineries are burning their vineyards due to low sales. Monterey County, known for its climate ideal for delicate wine grapes, is an agricultural hub experiencing this issue.
- Wildfires in Spain and France hit the world's two largest wine-growing nations
Wildfires in Spain and France have reached unprecedented scales, impacting nearly a quarter of the world's vineyards. Spain declared a national wildfire emergency for the first time, and French President Emmanuel Macron called the situation the most severe since WWII.
- Bad news for Bordeaux: France's celebrated wine industry faces wake-up call over wildfires
France's largest wine region, Bordeaux, is facing wildfires and climate challenges from severe drought and heatwaves. Vineyards lack sufficient water for irrigation, risking vine shutdown and shriveled grapes if rain doesn't come soon.
- Japanese beetle advances through northern Italy’s vineyards and orchards, frustrating farmers
Iridescent green beetles native to Japan have invaded Italy, damaging vineyards and orchards in northern regions. Farmers are frustrated by the beetle infestation, which threatens agricultural production.
- Americans are spending billions on wine trips, and 2026’s most surprising vineyards are nowhere near Napa
Americans are investing billions in wine travel, with a growing portion of spending directed toward vineyards outside traditional regions like Napa. The article highlights shifting trends in wine tourism, emphasizing destinations beyond well-known areas such as Bordeaux and Tuscany.