蒙大拿最大的葡萄园在气候变迁的帮助下开始收割葡萄。
Montana’s largest winery kicks off grape harvest, aided by climate changes boosting wine potential.
在蒙大拿最大的商业葡萄园米苏拉(Missoula)的Ten Spoon Vineyard and Winery开始收获葡萄, 主办一年一度的社区葡萄收获会,
Grape harvest has started at Ten Spoon Vineyard and Winery in Missoula, Montana’s largest commercial winery, hosting its annual Community Grape Harvest where volunteers pick St. Pepin grapes in exchange for lunch and drinks.
葡萄酒厂有近8英亩的葡萄,种植抗病葡萄,在气候条件变化的帮助下,提早成熟并避免霜冻。
The winery, with nearly 8 acres of vines, grows disease-resistant grapes that ripen early and avoid frost, aided by changing climate conditions.
Andy Sponseller指出,与过去几十年相比,所有者Andy Sponseller注意到,热累积增加,冰冻威胁减少,减少了对昂贵的冰冻保护的需要。
Owner Andy Sponseller notes increased heat accumulation and fewer frost threats compared to past decades, reducing the need for costly frost protection.
2020年的深度冻结造成了重大破坏,但自那时起,尽管生长季节较短,但葡萄树却得到了加强。
A 2020 deep freeze caused major damage, but vines have since strengthened despite a shorter growing season.
实验室测试确保收割前葡萄的最佳质量,气候研究表明,蒙大拿葡萄酒的潜力可能正在扩大。
Lab tests ensure optimal grape quality before harvest, and climate studies suggest Montana’s wine potential may be expanding.