SocietyFrench winemakers fear wildfire smoke will taint this year’s vintage

French winemaker Gregory Guibergia found some relief after a wildfire scorched only the edge of his vineyard. Yet as he handled the crackling vine leaves, he remained worried that smoke from the blaze could spoil the taste of this year’s wine. The threat has left winemakers anxious about the quality of the coming vintage.

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