Ashley Egelhoff

Nicola Twilley, a contributor to The New Yorker and author focused on smoke taint in wine, joins winemaker Ashley Egelhoff from Honig Vineyard & Winery. They delve into how wildfire smoke affects grape chemistry, leading to undesirable flavors. Ashley shares her hands-on experience grappling with smoke-impacted fruit and innovative testing methods. The discussion also touches on the industry's struggles with climate change, the challenges of measuring smoke compounds, and the debate on whether smoke can be a unique terroir or a flaw in wine.