On this edition of Your Call, we'll talk about the people who work behind the scenes of California's wine industry.
The new documentary "Harvest Season" tells the stories of migrant workers and Mexican-American winemakers during a time when wildfires raged across Napa and Sonoma counties. How should we understand the contributions of workers who are essential to the wine business but are rarely acknowledged? And how did the wildfires impact this community?
Guests:
Vanessa Robledo, winemaker and entrepreneur in Sonoma
Bernardo Ruiz, two-time Emmy nominated documentary filmmaker and director of "Harvest Season"
Web Resources:
PBS: Harvest Season [Film streaming link]
Remezcla:‘Harvest Season’ Documentary Portrays Latinos Behind Wine Labels
The San Bernardino Sun: Why wine drinkers will appreciate a rare behind-the-scenes look in the PBS Documentary ‘Harvest Season’
KQED: PBS Film Spotlights Mexican Americans' Role in Napa Valley's Winemaking
Napa Valley Register: With vineyard labor scarce, Napa growers warm up to machines