The struggle to save wine from wildfires

The struggle to save wine from wildfires

From Good Food by KCRW

March 6, 2026 · 60 min

About this episode

This episode explores the challenges of smoke taint in the wine industry and features discussions on Nepali dumplings and Somali dishes.

This week on Good Food: Nicola Twilley explores the problem of smoke taint, the latest challenge in the wine industry. Khushbu Shah makes a meal of Nepali dumplings. The secret to an award-winning pie is in the flour, say bakers extraordinaire  Roxana Jullapat and Clemence DeLutz . Ifrah F. Ahmed looks to preserve Somali dishes of the diaspora. Connect with Good Food host Evan Kleiman on Substack .

People in this episode

Host: Evan Kleiman

Guests: Nicola Twilley, Khushbu Shah, Roxana Jullapat, Clemence DeLutz, Ifrah F. Ahmed

Topics covered

  • wine industry
  • smoke taint
  • Nepali dumplings
  • Somali dishes
  • baking
  • flour

Keywords

  • wine
  • smoke taint
  • Nepali dumplings
  • Somali cuisine
  • baking
  • flour

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Organizations: Good Food, KCRW

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