VASCM: Smoke Taint Online Presentation with Clark Smith

[Mary Lindsay]

Hello, everyone:

The SCMWA recently held a teleconference with Clark Smith on smoke taint 
and is providing the recording for all to view. The discussion addresses:

- the vineyard
- understanding testing and the results
- vinification
- treatment
- post-treatment mitigation

As the science and understanding of smoke taint is evolving, Clark 
points out that "the grapes are coming, and this will be a year of 'art 
over science'". Nevertheless, he shares as much of the science as is 
available and his own expertise to give you a sound basis for creating 
art during a season that presents many questions and potential 
difficulties. This is a valuable presentation for all growers and 
winemakers especially this year. It fills in some of the gaps and 
provides more specifics following the CAWG seminar last week.

Here is the link: 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FDC9m0WLfm9vLPxDEcPI3GUBAvxmShaT/view?usp=sharing


Clark Smith taught the Fundamentals of Wine Chemistry for UC Davis for 
24 years, is the author of /Postmodern Winemaking/, and consults on the 
technical aspects of winemaking. During his involvement with 
AppellationAmerica.com he helped to identify the sub-regions of the 
Santa Cruz Mountains, and was the featured speaker at Pinot Paradise. 
You can find out more about Clark Smith at www.winesmithwines.com/ 
<http://www.winesmithwines.com/> .

Thanks much,

Mary  Lindsay
Muns Vineyard
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