An Early Look at 2008 in the Loire
Posted: Sep 16, 2008 9:26am ET
The Rhône Valley isn’t the only major wine region having a tough go of it in 2008. The Loire Valley is also struggling as they prepare for their harvest. Following a growing season that was marked by extremes, from a severe frost in Muscadet in April to a nasty hailstorm in Sancerre in June , growers are now dealing with the effects of cool, gray days and persistent rain.
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