The Sugar vs Flavor Debate

There is a very interesting article in the July issue of Wine Business Monthly. It concerns a global wine industry trend: grapes are getting sweeter while wines are getting higher in alcohol.

Some winemakers are demanding higher sugars from growers, reflecting standards that seem to have changed from what they were a couple of years ago. There is tension between vintners and growers on this. The quest for big wines creates challenges.

The quest for big wines creates challenges and there is tension between vintners and growers on this.

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