Tag: forest fire

Forest fires near vineyards

Understanding Smoke Taint in Wine

 mywinepal  August 28, 2024

Smoke taint is a significant concern for winemakers, especially in regions prone to wildfires, like British Columbia and California. This phenomenon occurs when grape vines are exposed to smoke, leading to undesirable flavours in the resulting wine. As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of wildfires, understanding and mitigating smoke taint has become crucial for the wine industry. What…

Mayhem Wines Naramata Bench Riesling 2022 and Okanagan Valley Cabernet Merlot 2021

Sampling BC’s Mayhem Wines Riesling 2022 and Cabernet Merlot 2021PR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  October 10, 2023

BC’s Mayhem Wines‘ wines are a treat for me.  Not causing Mayhem but pleasure and enjoyment.  I have two bottles of enjoyment to share with you; Mayhem Wines Naramata Bench Riesling 2022 and Okanagan Valley Cabernet Merlot 2021.  2022 was cooler to start but a long growing season producing quality fruit.  2021 was challenging with major forest fires followed by…