This is a one hour, highly technical exploration of the impact of smoke on grapes and wine. The participants are Glenn McGourty, Dr. Anita Oberholster, and Dr. Michael Jones of the U.C. Cooperative Extension, who were participants in a forum held in Lake County in the Spring of 2019.

Drought Management

Established in 1991, the Lake County Winegrape Commission (LCWC) has been instrumental in developing the Lake County region’s unwavering commitment to farming high-quality winegrapes. A state agency with oversight by the California Department of Food & Agriculture, LCWC represents approximately 180 winegrape growers farming approximately 9,500 acres of vineyards in Lake County and works on behalf of those growers in the areas of marketing, research, and education.