The report follows a 2006 climate change study that projected that more than 80 percent of premium wine grape acreage in the country could be unsuitable for some varietals by the end of the 21st century.
Napa Valley grapegrowers and vintners agree that climate change is happening at the global level, but they believe the Napa Valley will continue to produce premium grapes. Recent growing seasons have been particularly cooler than average, they note.
Napa grapegrowers will adapt to climate change and keep making fine wines, Steve Matthiasson of Premiere Viticulture and Matthiasson Wines said this week. He does not anticipate huge changes anytime soon, he said."
