Wildfire smoke drifting over Napa Valley is raising concerns for wine grapes just weeks before harvest, as experts warn even distant fires can leave behind the ashy taste of smoke taint. As California’s Pickett Fire rages, winemakers say this year’s California vintage still shows promise against the threat.
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