Title
Predicting Vintage Quantity and Quality in Coastal California Using Pacific Sea Surface Temperatures
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Title
International Forum on Climate Prediction, Agriculture and Development
Publisher
IRI
Publication Date
4-2000
First Page
171
Last Page
177
Abstract
California produces 90% of all wine within the U.S. and dominates the $33 billion/year domestic retail wine industry. Since the 1950s, wine grape growers in California have seen dramatic increases in premium wine quality, grape yield, and crop value. Advances in viticultural practices (irrigation, nutrition, pest/disease control, trellising etc.) and experience in wine making have certainly contributed to the success (Jackson and Lombard 1993). In spite of such advances, wine growers generally believe climate plays a significant role in determining the quantity and quality of a given vintage.
Recommended Citation
Nemani, R. R., White M. A., Cayan D. R., Jones G. V., and Running S. W., Predicting Vintage Quantity and Quality in Coastal California Using Pacific Sea Surface Temperatures. Proceedings of International Forum on Climate Prediction, Agriculture and Development, April 26-28, 2000 in Palisades, NY.
Comments
From Session III: Impacts of Climate Variability on Crop and Livestock Systems