Milea Estate Vineyard

The U.S. Wine Industry Is at the Mercy of Climate Change. Hybrid Grapes Can Help. | Eater

"This small, 12-acre winery partnered with J. Stephen Casscles to produce a dedicated line of hybrid wines aimed at conserving historic American-European crosses; the operation currently makes roughly 900 gallons a year from more than 100 varietals and will sell about 375 cases this year. The project emphasizes sustainable viticulture—selecting grapes that need fewer chemical inputs, protect soil health, and suit local climates—and the team is planting more of certain hybrids to increase future production while donating local varieties to botanical gardens and arboretums for education and preservation." - Julia Fine