Greening Wine

For California's almost 4000 wineries and 6000 wine-grape growers, sustainability involves low water use, healthy streams, diverse wildlife and native plants, soil rich in nutrients and free of toxics, fair treatment of workers, vibrant local communities, and more. Hear how some growers and vintners are embracing sustainability – from controlling weeds with sheep to restoring miles of wetlands and stream banks. Napa-area food writer Janet Fletcher, author of Down to Earth: A Seasonal Tour of Sustainable Winegrowing in California, is joined by Allison Jordan, executive director of the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance.