Phil Crews

Phil Crews

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Dr. Phil Crews is a winemaker and chemist at the University of California, Santa Cruz, who specializes in the chemistry of wine. He has been featured in the news for his expertise on the effects of wildfire smoke on grape quality, emphasizing the risks of 'smoke taint' as fire conditions worsen near Bordeaux vineyards.

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Dr. Phil Crews is a winemaker and chemist who discussed the effects of smoke on ripening grapes.

Live updates: Wildfires; France and Spain braced for extreme temperatures as blazes leave areas looking like a ‘warzone’
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-07-29
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