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Yorkshire vineyards embrace merlot as climate changes

UK BBC News 29th September 2026 Sustainability
Yorkshire vineyards embrace merlot as climate changes

Yorkshire vineyards are responding to shifting climate patterns by planting merlot, a warmer-climate grape variety that thrives in the region's evolving conditions. This strategic move reflects how UK wine producers are adapting their vineyard management and varietals to make the most of changing growing seasons. It's a practical example of the wine industry's real-time adjustment to climate realities.

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