news El Sudcaliforniano 2026-08-06

French Winemakers Fear Smoky Flavors from Wildfires

French winemakers are growing increasingly concerned as wildfires threaten their vineyards, causing a chemical reaction that ruins the wine's taste during fermentation. Even a brief exposure to smoke can permanently damage the grape sugars, according to local oenologists.

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