Chilly Conditions and Sauvignon Blanc

sauvignon blanc: A bottle of sauvignon blanc will likely be a rare sight for oenophiles as well. , according to Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, CBC. Rieslings, vidals and baco noirs are among the most cold hardy, while merlots and syrahs are less tolerant to chilly conditions, experts say. Good luck finding a 2014 merlot from Niagara when you're shopping for wine over the next couple of years. They're two casualties of the polar vortex that plagued southern Ontario this winter. A frigid and prolonged season took its toll on grape vines, with some faring better than others. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.