When smoke is absorbed into the plant and concentrates in the fruit, it alters the grape's chemistry and ultimately taints its taste and aroma
Thu, Oct 12, 2017 - 5:50 AM
Smoke from wildfires extending over Sonoma Valley on Tuesday. Some 10 per cent to a third of the crop remains on the vines, according to various estimates.
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Washington
WINE connoisseurs may find some of northern California's 2017 vintage to be a bit smokier than usual on the palate.
Wildfires have damaged or demolished at least 13 Napa Valley wineries, a trade group for vintners there said on Tuesday, but experts say smoke rather than...
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