How a Changing Climate Is Altering the Way We Drink

Join Larkmead Vineyards winemaker Avery Heelan, Brian Freedman— wine journalist and author of the new book “Crushed”—and others as they discuss how a changing climate is altering the way people drink in this educational seminar and wine tasting. This event is hosted at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco on Tuesday, April 25th at 6:00pm.

Climate change is set to transform global agriculture, causing problems like flooding and new pests in some areas, while extending growing seasons in others. And the wine industry is no exception. Look no further than Napa and Sonoma, where vineyards are grappling with drought and wildfires. Meanwhile, bubbly makers in southern England are looking to benefit from the rising temperatures.

Brian Freedman, author of the new book Crushed, looks at what global warming could mean for wine. He’ll be joined in conversation by Larkmead winemaker Avery Heelan, and others, who will share firsthand experiences of how they are adapting to climate change. Join them for a conversation on the future of wine, and for a special wine tasting curated by the speakers.