Tag: Smoke Taint
UC Davis and Agrology Expand Partnership to Understand Higher-Level Thresholds for...
Together the two entities embark on a new research project to measure smoke taint risk in real time and determine the levels of smoke...
New Tech Solutions to Disruptive Industry Problems
The wine industry’s innovation journey to solve winemaking issues begins with partnerships
The impact of wildfires on grapes, wine, and the bottom line is a...
Growing Forward Recap: Preparing for the Risk Factors of Smoke &...
Experts weigh in on preventive steps and mitigation methods for wildfire impacted vines.
By Alexandra Russell
On July 27, 2022, Wine Industry Network hosted its most...
Registration Now Open – Decision Time: Preparing for the Risk Factors...
July 6, 2022 - Wine Industry Network (WIN) has opened registration for Growing Forward Webinar which is set to broadcast July 27, 2022 at...
Growing Forward: Vineyard & Grower Virtual Conference
Decision Time: Preparing for the Risk Factors of Smoke & Fire Exposure
Wildfires have become an annual concern for grape growers around the globe, bringing...
WIN Webinar: Smoke Taint Removal – A New Frontier
Increasing wildfires and annual fire events are impacting the wine industry in a number of ways. Persistent exposure to smoke can compromise the quality...
Latest Research on Smoke Taint Revealed
—Barbara Barrielle
Tom Collins, head of the smoke research efforts at Washington State University, spoke to the industry on January 20 about his latest progress...
Climate Tech for Agriculture: Now Is the Time to Plan for...
Agrology unveils 2021 Smoke Exposure Report and discusses ways growers can begin to plan for climate change issues in 2022
Sonoma, CA, January 19, 2022—Agrology,...
Wildfires Threaten to Upend Crop Insurance
California wildfires are threatening to upend crop insurance for vineyards as smoke threatens grape production in another record-breaking wildfire year in the U.S.
—Jack Roudebush,...
Fire Watch: Caldor Fire Burns Big Doubling in Size
In the week following our last report, Caldor has destroyed nearly 200,000 acres
—Barbara Barrielle
The Caldor Fire is only 16% contained as it continues its...
Fire Watch: Caldor Fire Blazes Through El Dorado Wine Country
County’s wineries remain alert, but untouched; surrounding AVAs contend with smoke.
—Barbara Barrielle
The Caldor Fire has torched 114,166 acres of El Dorado County. As of...
DIWINE TOUR 2021
Enhancing the Potential of your Musts: Tips to Producing High-End Wines in Limiting Climate Conditions
1. Manage oxidation
2. Control microorganisms
With a special focus on :
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Smoke Taint: Recent Research Surrounding Grapevine Health and Wine Quality
Consistent increases in wildfire events and their impact on the grape and wine industries are driving the need for better understanding of smoke taint...
Growing Forward: Vineyard & Grower Virtual Conference
Growing Forward is a ½-day, online conference focused on preparing Grapegrowers for the year ahead. The conference will kick off with a session highlighting...
Wildfire and Smoke Taint Insurance
As wildfires threaten communities in California and beyond, many grape growers have faced a difficult 2020 harvest made even more challenging by the fast-moving fires and smoke that has filled the region. Even for the vineyards that have been spared from the ravages of fire, extreme smoke conditions can taint the grapes.
