Wildfire Smoke Impact Research on Wine Grapes
This act aims to protect the wine industry by funding research into the effects of wildfire smoke on wine grapes. This means consumers can expect better wine quality, and producers will have tools to minimize losses. It provides support for agriculture and the economies of wine-producing regions.
Key points
Funding research to identify compounds causing smoke taint in wine.
Developing fast and inexpensive methods for testing smoke-exposed grapes and wines.
Creating risk assessment tools and methods to protect grapes from wildfire smoke.
Collaboration with universities in California, Oregon, and Washington for research.
Introduced
Citizen Poll