Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Napa Wineries Face Global Warming



Napa Wineries Face Global Warming


The Napa and Sonoma microclimates produce world famous wines, but what happens if the climate changes? Scientists are predicting that global warming could increase the number of super-hot days in the California wine region, interfering with the way grapes ripen. Local scientists and wineries are beginning to look at how to prepare.

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(some additional footage for this show was provided by SFBayImages.com)

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Monday, July 30, 2007

Napa Wineries Face Global Warming Tuesday, July 31st at 7:30pm on KQED

The QUEST team would like you to know that QUEST's TV story, Napa Wineries Face Global Warming , is set to premiere on KQED next Tuesday, July 31st, as one of the segments in the episode. Thanks so much for sharing your time and being part of this story!


The story will air Tuesday at 7:30 pm on KQED 9 & KQED HD on Comcast 709.

On Tuesday, the story will be posted on the QUEST website in its entirety - so you'll also be able to watch it there. I'll send around the link when it's live.

The Napa and Sonoma microclimates produce world famous wines, but what happens if the climate changes? Scientists are predicting that global warming could increase the number of super-hot days in the California wine region, interfering with the way grapes ripen. Local scientists and wineries are beginning to look at how to prepare.


Watch Napa Wineries Face Global Warming Tuesday, July 31st at 7:30pm on KQED 9 & KQED HD on Comcast 709 or online at www.kqed.org/quest.

SFBAYIMAGES.com has footage and photos in the show.