2009 harvest winemakers' blog

Preparing for a Wet Winter

El Niño conditions are setting up that could mean dealing with excessive rainfall in California after three consecutive dry years
Posted: Dec 4, 2009 12:00am ET
By Peter Cargasacchi

California grapegrower Peter Cargasacchi reports that the winter forecast is for an El Niño condition, which could cause much more rainfall than the Golden State has seen in the past three years, and will require viticultural adjustments in the vineyards.

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