Global warming won’t make the wine production of Napa and Sonoma Valleys go sideways if UC Davis has anything to say about it.  The Pacific Ocean has been warming up and cooling down California’s coast before global warming even came into focus as an issue.  Vinters have been adjusting their methods for years based on the unstable California climate.

However, if climate change produces a prolonged drought, there will have to be some major changes in which grapes are used in California wines.  They are exploring certain kinds of grapes at UC Davis that could replace Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays such as Spanish and Argentinian grapes that grow better in warmer climates.  They are also looking at moving to cooler climate areas and participating in water conservation programs.

Tags: California, global warming, Napa, wineries

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