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Grape expectations

Climate change is already transforming the wine industry

grapes in Xinjiang, China

GRAPE EXPECTATIONS  As famed regions such as Napa and Bordeaux become too warm, wine producers will have to find new places to grow grapes, such as in China’s Xinjiang region (shown).

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By Susan Gaidos

- More than 2 years ago

Antonio Busalacchi knows quality wine. As a sommelier, his educated palate can discern the oak undertones or mineral accents of a wine — flavors that elude most wine drinkers.