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Can We Save Wine from Wildfires?

Wine growers in regions like Oregon's Willamette Valley and California's Napa Valley are facing challenges due to climate change, particularly wildfires, which threaten their harvests. While the 2020 growing season started well, growers are increasingly concerned about the impact of extreme weather conditions on grape quality and yield.

Can We Save Wine from Wildfires?

Credit: ByNicola TwilleyJanuary 5, 2026

Key Highlights

  • Mike Zolnikov grows Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in Oregon's Willamette Valley.
  • Ashley Egelhoff produces Cabernet and Sauvignon Blanc in Napa Valley, California.
  • The 2020 growing season was noted as a 'once-in-a-decade' opportunity for wine growers.
  • Drought and excessive heat are significant threats to grape production.
  • Wildfires pose an increasing risk to vineyards and wine quality.
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  1. Can We Save Wine from Wildfires?

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