VASCM: Ash on Grapes

[Brandon Armitage]

The information out of Australia suggests washing the grapes will make is worse. Blowers are a better idea

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> On Sep 12, 2020, at 5:41 PM, Bill Cooper <bill at cgv.com> wrote:
> 
> I’m in the camp with Clark Smith that adverse effects come from cresols. We’re using a backpack blower ahead of the pickers.
> 
> Thanks,
> Bill
> 
> On Sep 12, 2020, at 5:14 PM, kenneth <elysiumbvi at msn.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> There is a noticeable coating of ash on my Chardonnay grapes this year. I was thinking of spraying them with clean water a day or so before harvesting hoping to rinse some of it off before crushing.
> 
> All comments are appreciated.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Kenneth Challenger 
> Iron Rose Vineyards 
> 
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