Napa Wineries Face Global Warming
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How will the wines we drink change as the climate warms?
California’s Napa Valley has a microclimate that helps it produce world-famous wines, but what happens as the climate warms up? Vintners are using advanced technology to conserve water, while scientists are experimenting with varieties that could replace the cool-climate Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays of today.
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Napa Wineries Face Global Warming
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California’s Napa Valley has a microclimate that helps it produce world-famous wines, but what happens as the climate warms up? Vintners are using advanced technology to conserve water, while scientists are experimenting with varieties that could replace the cool-climate Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays of today.
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