noun
definition
A small, local region having a unique pattern of weather or weather effects that differ from the local climate.
example
The coastal hills are home to many different microclimates.
Examples of microclimates in a Sentence
Woodlands have quite different microclimates to areas which are more open.
In zones 7 and higher, they may over-winter, especially in warmer garden microclimates, or areas that are sheltered and warm.
Oregon's microclimates in the Wilamette Valley mimic the growing conditions in the Burgundy region quite closely, leading to successful Pinot Noir and Chardonnay harvests.
As Oregon travels south towards California, the climate warms, although many of the area's hills and valleys provide cooler microclimates.
The Santa Cruz Mountains AVA (American Viticultural Area) for example boasts an incredible amount of identifiable microclimates, with the weather differing drastically from one vineyard to another.
With a variety of soil conditions and microclimates throughout Sonoma County, the grapes produced yield surprising variety, not just in type, but also in varietals.
What sets the Valley apart from the other wine regions is the variation of microclimates, soil and terrain that influence the character of each wine.
Then, you can delve into specific wine makers and the microclimates that make Italian wine so distinctive.