Climate directly impacts grape development. Cooler climates tend to produce wines with higher acidity, lighter bodies, and fresh, crisp fruit flavours. For example, white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc from cooler areas retain vibrant acidity that makes them refresh. On the contrary, warmer climates promote riper grapes with higher sugar content, resulting in fuller-bodied red wines like Shiraz wine or Cabernet Sauvignon, often with richer, jammy fruit notes and softer tannins. Excessive heat, however, can speed up ripening prematurely, causing loss of acidity and balance, which may create wines that taste overly fruity or even flabby.