together, the two and 6 others came together to form the association of african-american vintners in the hopes of stimulating other minorities to investigate careers within the business. >> it's od being in it and ha--and being associated with others who have precisely the same thoughts that you have, although you have other--you have your independent thoughts. but there's certain things that we all wake up and think about, and--and that'good that, uh-- that's our bond. >> one of those inspired by the group's tight bond was daniel bryant. he joined the group early on abd had a successful customized wine country tour operation called "a color of grape," but it was at the urging of mac that he decided to step into the business of making wine as well. in 2004, he released his first vintage, and today his wine is being served in 4-star restaurants all across sacramento, including the popular waterboy restaurant in midtown. >> i started in this business from the education side. i did education seminars and workshops all over the country. um, and as a member of the association of african-a

um, and as a member of the association of african-american vintners, a couple of the guys says, "you know, you knaw as much about this as we do. why don't you create your own wine?" said, "i don't have the money you all have. heh. and i don't wanna be broke the rest of mx life." and i talked to a couple people. i talked to mac, um, and he said, "i think you can do this, uh, and i'll hep you from the standpoint of providing you counsel if need be, but why don't you do it? why don't you try it?" >> today this group of pioneering men have as much fun educating each other as they do others. >> what kind of sausage we got here, my man? >> we got somethin'. we got some--a little chicken, spinach, with feta. we got some bavarian bratwurst, hot italian over here, and in the middle, hawaiian portuguese. >> think that's gonna be enough sausage? >> tell me. you tell me. >> but besides education, the group has one other purpose, to promote the wines that are currently being made by african-american vintners, and every summer, they get the opportunity to do both at their annual luheon and panel d

together, the two and 6 others came together to form the association of african-american vintners in the hopes of stimulating other minorities to investigate careers within the business. >> it's od being in it and ha--and being associated with others who have precisely the same thoughts that you have, although you have other--you have your independent thoughts. but there's certain things that we all wake up and think about, and--and that'good that, uh-- that's our bond. >> one of those inspired by the group's tight bond was daniel

. >> i certainly do not want to become the ambassador or speaker for the vintners. >> maybe he is attracting more wine-loving tourists. he has nothing against that as long as this remains a peaceful, idyllic setting. >> a new cathedral is being built in central bucharest at the cost of 600 million euro. many romanians say they would not mind if they could afford it. as it is, schools and hospitals are being forced to close while the government is backing the construction of this giant cathedral in national redemption. this is where the cathedral of national redemption is being built. it may outdo the parliament palace next door. money seems to be no object. the romanian orthodox church and the government will jointly pay the 600 million euro cost. this state has already donated the land despite protests. >> the orthodox church gets huge amounts of public funding. it gets twice as much as the arts. all that has a significant effect on finances. >> of the romanian orthodox church has never been more popular. an increase in poverty, blamed on politicians, has led many to turn to the church. >>

>>reporter: for terri hall nap valley vintner association this isn't so much a climate change debate but climate change studies. last february they published their own study that shows while night temperatures have increased by one degree, daytime numbers remain the sam same. stanford study doesn't have them convinced yet. >> too much of a broad stroke. broad brush stroke of agriculture in the western u.s. . not specific enough to napa valley. >>reporter: for napa they recommend many planting l this type of grape. >> i don't think it will end premium wine xwraip production in nap valley but adapt how we grow the vine grape. >>reporter: this is 3 decade warning. from the napa valley, l abc 7 news. >> that 3 decade away from we'll focus on the next 7 days now. >> actually the weekend. sandy here with the forecast. >> yes all important weekend. if drilling this weekend great looking weather. in a word we are going to see some heat.take a look at the time lapse from the high definition camera. tonight at 8:36 the sun setting to the west. skies clear. it is pretty clear this evening. we d

. >> like a vintner, inmates can choose from a wide array of ingredients. >> kool-aid, apples, onkerss. >> pine apples. >> prunes. >> sugar and yeast. >> you get your hands on prunes. >>. many experts we met, the truest connoisseur had to be tylaw located in the heart of california's wine country. >> we have pruno made from oranges and fruit. poured into a bag. you head a lot of hot water to it and a sugar into it ferments into it. we take it from the bag to a pillow case and strain it. pour the liquid into a bag. use 40 apples and two box of sugar, you come up with three gallons of pruno. you can sell it. each time it costs $10. you can sell $10 a piece if you want or get drunk all you want. >> he told us about a much more potent concoction. >> similar to jack daniels, hennessy, like 150 proof. >> according to outlaw, white lightning a has a dark side. >> pruno can get you drunk and get you riled up and get you that intoxication. you can drink half a cup of white lightning where you become a question like can i see your i.d. card? you get violent. a lot of times they have to be broug

>>reporter: the vintner association this isn't a climate change debate but climate change study.t february growers publish their own academic study which shows that while night temperatures have i hope ceased by one degree, daytime numbers remain the same. stanford study does not have them convinced yet. >> too much of a broad stroke. broad brush stroke of agriculture in the western u.s. . about not specific enough to napa valley. >> for napa the study recommends plant with lower quality grapes. growers not so sure that will be necessary. >> i don't think that's going to end premium wine grape production in napa value. we have to adapt how we grow the grapes. >>reporter: we lack at appalachian adaptation with 3 decade warning. from the napa valley wayne friedman abc 7 news. >>> british researchers say that text messages help smokers quit. in a study in the journal smokers 7 supportive message, text message and texted for help during cravings or relapses. smokers say the messages help them through the quitting process making them feel less isolated during the whole thing. after 6