The sea regulates temperature near vineyards, slowing ripening, preserving acidity, and producing balanced wines, crucial with the climate crisis worsening.
Coastal vineyards like Walker Bay are sought after for luminous sauvignon blancs, exemplified by Southern Right from Hamilton-Russell in South Africa.
Bordeaux's wines benefit from Atlantic coolness, with better examples from coastal areas globally like Bolgheri, Margaret River, Hawke's Bay, and Etang de Thau lagoon.
Domaine St Andre's Maritime Rouge in France showcases the lift and vitality brought to wines by its proximity to the Etang de Thau lagoon in southern France.
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