Now that October has arrived, the harvest season in the Northern Hemisphere is well underway. Over the years, the start of the harvest has steadily moved earlier in the calendar. This is largely attributed to climate change, as rising average temperatures accelerate the ripening process of the grapes. However, this is not necessarily a positive development. Grapes need a certain amount of time to mature properly, and more often than not, slow and steady ripening produces the best results.
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