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Business Daily: Fire-proofing California’s wine industry

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Fire-proofing California’s wine industry

10/10/2023 GMT

BBC World Service - Business Daily, Fire-proofing California’s wine industry

We hear how wildfires are threatening the Napa Valley's famous vineyards.

We hear how wildfires are threatening Napa Valley's vineyards, and how they're fighting back.

In 2020, Napa Valley experienced its most destructive wildfire ever.  Vineyards burned, leaving not only direct damage, but more long lasting impact with wine affected by smoke taint. 

We hear how the perennial presence of wildfires means local businesses face a harsh reality of living with the risk of fire. Sophie Long visits wine makers who are using inflammable materials to build new wineries, changing growing techniques and using technology to deal with tainted wine. 

And she meets local residents learning firefighting techniques - all to keep smoke out of your wine glass and the billion dollar industry thriving.

Presenter: Sophie Long
Producer: Samantha Granville

(Image: Burned grapes hang on a damaged vine at a vineyard as the Glass fire continues to burn in Calistoga, California on October 1, 2020. Credit: Getty Images)

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