In 2003, in an effort to strengthen Spain’s blossoming wine market, the Government of Spain decided to launch a new vineyard...

Climate change has made a large racket in the wine world the past couple of years. Some vintners such as Dom. Dujac in Burgundy are even attempting a carbon neutral operation through the use of new winemaking techniques and upgrades in the winery. Tax breaks, and subsidies under the authority of many governments reward producers generously for taking such initiatives.

Most wine lovers fawn over Left Bank Sauvignon’s ability to pair with fine red cuts of meat, and its lush tannins that envelop the...