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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Planting alternative grapes that can withstand climate change

Winemakers are increasingly anxious about the future of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, which are used for Napa Valley’s most popular wine. Some Napa winemakers are taking matters into their own hands.

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KCRW placeholderBy Rico Gagliano • Aug 19, 2019 • 1 min read

Winemakers are increasingly anxious about the future of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, which are used for Napa Valley’s most popular wine. Some Napa winemakers are taking matters into their own hands. They're planting experimental vineyards with grapes that thrive in warm climates.

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    Rico Gagliano

    host of “MUBI Podcast”

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    Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW

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    Line Editor, Press Play

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    Associate producer

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    Esther Mobley

    senior wine critic at the San Francisco Chronicle

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