The dangerous heat wave moving into the region has Wine Country on high alert as some growers scramble to protect grapes still on the vine.
This weekend, scorching temps may change the game for Cabernet and Merlot grapes.Painter is chief winemaker at V. Sattui Winery in St. Helena where they've seen hot weather come and go but rarely do they see a stretch of triple digits that's now forecasted."I'm getting calls from grape growers they want to put their grapes on schedule for next week, there's concerned," said Painter.
Vines at risk are being wrapped in shade cloth. Other grapes were keeping their cool with water spritz, which is a misting system that automatically turns on when temperatures hit 95 degrees.Grape growers are doing all they can to protect their precious commodity but the drought is not helping.This weekend it means turning up the irrigation drip and hoping for the best.
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