Napa County’s famed Wine Country prepares for climate change
Drought, heat, and wildfires all threaten Wine Country grape harvests, but growers are getting creative to defend their crops. Climate change is endangering California’s wine industry. … At their disposal are some innovative strategies being tested on a 40-acre vineyard run by UC Davis known as Oakville Station. At the small vineyard, researchers conduct critical viticulture studies and generate important data in real-world conditions for California growers and winemakers. … At Oakville Station, teams are studying various rootstocks to see which ones are the most drought and heat-resistant. Rows of vines are planted in a different direction to avoid the direct sun.
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