Regional effects of global warming vary in nature. Some are the result of a generalised global change, such as rising temperature, resulting in local effects, such as melting ice. In other cases, a change may be related to a change in a particular ocean current or weather system.
In general, white wines exhibit more acidity than red wines. Acidity gives wine its crispness on the palate. A dry wine needs good levels of acid to provide liveliness and balance; sweet wine needs acidity so it does not seem cloying. Too much acidity will make the wine seem harsh or bitter; too little and the wine will seem flabby and dull.
A half bottle of Sauternes from Chateau chÃ¢teau'D, yquem which produces one of the'world s most famous and expensive sweet. Wines the subjective sweetness of a wine is determined by the interaction of several, factors including the amount of sugar in the, wine but also the relative levels of, alcohol, acids and. tannins sweet wine such as a Vouvray can actually taste dry due to the high level of acidity. A dry wine can taste sweet if the alcohol level is elevated. Medium and sweet wines have a perception among many consumers of being of lower quality than dry wines.