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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…
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…
2021 was a year of extreme weather conditions in BC, which had an impact on BC grapes and wine production. Temperature records were shattered in many regions. I’ve been told that Kelowna, Kamloops, Osoyoos, and Lillooet were among 60 cities that broke temperature records. The heat dome in the summer causes grapevines to shut down until the weather cools off. …
