Smoke from wildfires can alter grapes and affect the taste and sensory experience of wine. Researchers are applying a calcium spray to grapes to see if the treatment can protect the fruit from smoke ...

When vineyards are exposed to wildfire smoke, the grapes may absorb compounds which end up detracting from the flavor of the wine. A new spray-on grape coating could help, however, keeping wines from ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. — Scientists are developing a spray-on coating for grapes that could prevent wildfire smoke from tainting wines with ashy flavors. Researchers at Oregon State University expect to have ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Spray-on coatings for grapes in the vineyard have promise in preventing off flavors in wines that result from contact with wildfire smoke, according to new Oregon State ...