Prediction, prevention, and mitigation of smoke-taint (and other air-borne aromas) in grapes and wines

Author
Dr. Wesley Zandbert, UBC-Okanagan
Initiation date
2028-03-31
In Progress
Synopsis

To improve our predictive abilities, research will be conducted in improving existing analytical tests, assess the differences in grape varietal sensitivity as well as attempt to correlate simpler atmospheric measurements with the air-borne concentrations of volatile phenols (VPs). Detection efforts will also focus on the development of analytical procedures that can be used in nearly real-time by vineyard or winery staff. Finally, prevention and mitigation strategies will explore the applicability of approved agro-sprays for blocking the absorption of VPs into grape tissues as well as several techniques enabling their targeted elimination either before or after primary fermentation.

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