According to a news story from Northern California, 2008 wine grapes may have a smokey tint to their smell and taste.  Due to all fires and resulting smoke over the previous few years in the region, wine grapes have been absorbing a healthy amount of smoke.

Australian researchers say it only takes a few hours of dense smoke to change how the grape tastes. The country has gone though several years of major wildfires which have affected their wine grapes.

For the full story, check out KTVU’s site.  Also, watch the movie (to the right of the story) – very interesting!