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Smoke From California Fires Could Change The Taste Of Your Favorite Wine

California’s wildfires may leave behind more than scorched hillsides — they could change the way this year’s wine tastes.

By Jenn Jordan • 1 hour ago

Can Wildfire Smoke Ruin Napa's Famous Grapes?

As Northern California endures an intense 2025 wildfire season, experts warn the impact could extend far beyond scorched land and smoke-filled skies: It could seep directly into the glass of wine on your dinner table.

“When you get these compounds coming from the smoke, they actually get integrated into the winemaking process, particularly for red wines,” explained Burak Kazaz, Professor of Supply Chain Management at Syracuse University and founder of the field of Wine Analytics. “Af

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