VIDEO: California Drought Puts Renewed Focus On Dry Grape Growing For Wineries

California’s drought is forcing farmers across the state to squeeze the most out of every last drop of water, but what if it was possible to grow a bountiful crop with no water at all?

One local winery is doing just that, with a centuries-old technique enjoying a renaissance in parched California. A soft breeze is blowing through Amador County, where the birds are chirping, the flags are flying and the wine is flowing at Andis Wines. For winemaker Mark McKenna, “It’s a dream come true.”