Vineyards were unable to deliver numbers they normally execute,largely the result of vines being destroyed from wildfires and smoke seeping into existing grapesCalifornia vineyards have been forced to throw away tons of grapes after they became unusable following wildfires that swept through the state final summer.“The smoke was the main concern, because wine is not supposed to have a smoky flavor to it” says Jose Enriquez, or of Rutherford Hill vineyard,who has worked at wineries in Napa and Sonoma counties for more than 20 years. He admitted that prices will likely go up this year as a result.
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Source: theguardian.com