Advanced Research and Mitigation Strategies at the 2025 ASEV Smoke Taint Symposium

Wildfire smoke continues to pose significant challenges to viticulture, impacting grape quality and wine production. The 2025 ASEV National Conference addresses this pressing issue through a dedicated Smoke Taint Symposium, bringing together leading researchers to share insights and advancements in understanding and mitigating smoke exposure in vineyards.

Symposium Highlights:

• Systems Approach to Vineyard Monitoring: Elizabeth Tomasino (Oregon State University, Corvallis) introduces comprehensive strategies for monitoring vineyards affected by smoke.
• Atmospheric Studies: Mike Kleeman (University of California, Davis) discusses smoke emissions, atmospheric aging, and deposition patterns in California.
• Modeling Smoke-Taint Conditions: Ana Carla Fernandez Valdes (Washington State University, Pullman) presents a WRF-Chem-HYSPLIT modeling framework simulating atmospheric smoke taint scenarios in the western U.S.
• Vineyard Mitigation Practices: Alec Levin (Oregon State University, Central Point) shares findings from dose-response smoking trials and effective mitigation techniques.
• Barrier Sprays and Fuel Source Evaluation: Tom Collins (Washington State University, Tri-Cities) evaluates the effectiveness of barrier sprays and the impact of different fuel sources on smoke composition.
• Proximate Sensing Technologies: Beth Forrestel (University of California, Davis) explores the potential of sensing technologies to detect smoke impacts on vine function and berry chemistry.
• Decision Support Tools: Amod Sugiyama (Oregon State University, Corvallis) introduces tools designed to aid vineyards threatened by wildfire smoke.
• Consumer Response to Smoke Taint: Jenna Fryer (Oregon State University, Corvallis) examines smoke perception thresholds and consumer preferences related to smoke-affected wines.
• Scaling Research to Production: Tom Collins and Elizabeth Tomasino discuss translating small-scale fermentation data to production-scale outcomes.

The symposium is an essential event for industry professionals seeking to stay informed on the latest research and practical solutions for managing smoke exposure in vineyards, and concludes with a panel discussion featuring key speakers, providing an opportunity for attendees to engage directly with experts.

Date: Tuesday, June 17 from 9 am to 5 pm
Location: Portola Hotel & Monterey Conference Center
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