Exposure of wine grapes to wildfire smoke can affect the sensory qualities of wine. Learn how to use laboratory analysis and micro fermentations to assess the impact.
James Osborne, Patricia A. Skinkis, Elizabeth Tomasino |
Sep 2020 |
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This website hosted by the Oregon Wine Board, provides important resources, industry round table discussions, and frequently asked questions regarding smoke effects on grapes and wine.
There is no formula for determining whether smoke affects the flavor of wine grapes. The best way to find out is to combine lab analysis with the tasting of a small batch of wine made from grapes exposed to smoke.
Elizabeth Tomasino, Anita Oberholster, Tom Collins |
Aug 2020 |
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Recent wildfires have exposed grapes in some areas to high levels of smoke that can affect wine quality. While there’s still a lot we don’t know, certain practices can help. Grape growers can identify ...
