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Daily Archives: September 17, 2024

Auction of Washington Wines Raises $4.25 Million for Kids’ Healthcare and Wine Research

Washington’s wine industry can draw some star power, whether it’s actor and vintner Kyle MacLachlan or winemaking rock star Christophe Baron. Both pitched in to raise money for a great cause at last month’s 37th annual Auction of Washington Wines (AWW). The weekend pulled in $4.25 million for Seattle Children’s Hospital, Washington State University’s Viticulture and Enology program and industry grant …

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Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 9/15/24

Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I post them to my magazine on Flipboard, but for those of you who aren’t Flipboard-inclined, here’s everything I’ve strained out of the wine-related muck for the week. French harvest 2024: Volumes to fall as Burgundy, Loire Valley ravaged by mildewA scourge. …

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Nebbiolo

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Langhe02

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Langhe01

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New method may help wines tainted by wildfire smoke

Wildfire smoke in northern California in 2018. Several factors can determine whether a vineyard is affected, however. Researchers recently reported promising results after testing a new way of removing volatile compounds responsible for causing unpleasant smoke taint aromas and taste in wine.  While some volatile compounds occur naturally in grapes and contribute to appealing aromas in the glass, those absorbed …

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