Article in the NY Times today talks about the recent benefits of global warming, at least with regards to wine. Wineries in historically cool climates - Germany, Oregon, Champagne, mountainous regions in Italy - have seen warmer weather ripen their grapes better, so much so that areas that considered themselves lucky to get two good vintages out of ten saw nine good or great vintages during the 90's.
The winemakers will tell you that it wasn't just the weather; improved vineyard techniques account for some of the improvements. They'll also point out that the warmer seasons make it more difficult to make other wines, like eisweins.
Whatever the reason, we end up with bigger, riper, richer wines.
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