Weatherwatch: does August rain bring honey and wine?

<p>The old saying about late summer rain being good for vineyards and bees may be plausible</p><p>Each month has its weather folklore, and according to one old saying: “When it rains in August, it rains honey and wine.”</p><p>Historically, vineyards were not irrigated, and some winemakers believe natural rainfall is needed to keep the all-important <em>terroir </em>characteristic of a particular area. Irrigation increases the grape yield, potentially quadrupling the weight per hectare, but supposedly reduces wine quality. Similarly drought years are sometimes said to produce the best vintages.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/28/weatherwatch-does-august-rain-bring-honey-and-wine">Continue reading...</a>