Wildfires and heat are disrupting wine regions in France and B.C.

Winemakers in Bordeaux, France, and British Columbia's Okanagan Valley are facing growing pressure from wildfires, extreme heat, drought and other climaterelated weather shifts. The changing conditions are affecting harvest timing, grape quality and longterm planning across the industry. In southwestern France, wildfires have forced mass evacuations around Bordeaux, while smoke and poor air quality have also disrupted wineries and visitors. Even where flames have not reached vineyards, growers are dealing with concerns about staff safety and the risk of smoke taint, which can damage grapes and wine. In B.C., winery owners say repeated wildfire seasons and other severe weather events have made production more unpredictable. Experts say growers are adjusting by changing vineyard practices, sampling grapes earlier and considering different grape varieties that may better handle warmer conditions.