Where There's Smoke, There's Tainted Grapes: How Researchers Are Trying to Remedy Smoke Taint
Extreme fires have become increasingly common and devastating for winemakers, impacting the quality and salvageability of wines.
Why these Oregon winemakers are pivoting to barbecue sauce and vermouth
When faced with smoke-tainted grapes, winemaker Bethany Kimmel pivoted to make vermouth instead of her original wine blend, finding success and inspiration in the process.
It smelled like burnt plastic': Wildfires ruin billions of dollars of wine each year. Here's how vineyards are adapting
Smoke taint in wine can devastate an entire vintage, costing the industry billions in losses.
Researchers and winemakers are collaborating to find solutions for the impact of wildfires on the wine industry.
Can Grapes Be Saved from Wildfire Smoke?
Oregon vineyards are facing the challenge of smoke taint in their wines due to wildfires.
Researchers at Oregon State University are working on spray-on coatings that could protect grapes from the off-flavors caused by wildfire smoke.
Where There's Smoke, There's Tainted Grapes: How Researchers Are Trying to Remedy Smoke Taint
Extreme fires have become increasingly common and devastating for winemakers, impacting the quality and salvageability of wines.
Why these Oregon winemakers are pivoting to barbecue sauce and vermouth
When faced with smoke-tainted grapes, winemaker Bethany Kimmel pivoted to make vermouth instead of her original wine blend, finding success and inspiration in the process.
It smelled like burnt plastic': Wildfires ruin billions of dollars of wine each year. Here's how vineyards are adapting
Smoke taint in wine can devastate an entire vintage, costing the industry billions in losses.
Researchers and winemakers are collaborating to find solutions for the impact of wildfires on the wine industry.
Can Grapes Be Saved from Wildfire Smoke?
Oregon vineyards are facing the challenge of smoke taint in their wines due to wildfires.
Researchers at Oregon State University are working on spray-on coatings that could protect grapes from the off-flavors caused by wildfire smoke.