EPISODE · Aug 1, 2026
Robots in the Vineyard: How Technology Is Reshaping Wine Country
from North Bay 101 · host The NorCal News Department
Technology is making its way into North Bay vineyards, from autonomous robots to AI-powered tools. This week on North Bay 101, we explore what’s driving the push toward automation and what it means for the future of wine country. We’ll examine how growers are using technology, automation and AI to tackle challenges in the vineyard, and what this shift could mean for labor, sustainability, and the next generation of wine production. Episode Guests: Tina Caputo: Wine, Food, Beer and Travel Writer Beatrix Scolari: Sustainability Manager, Bonterra Organic Estates Dr. Chris Chen: Integrated Vineyard Systems Advisor, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, serving Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake Counties Looking for more North Bay News? Download the NorCal Public Media App to your device for access to the latest news, podcasts episodes, and our KRCB 104.9 FM livestream.
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