Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs) for smoke impact remediation of wine

A novel remediation method for smoke-affected wine has been developed and is already in commercial use in the United States and Canada. The objectives of this project are to: - validate the technology and business model in the Australian wine sector - initiate early customer engagement support validation and technology adoption - obtain the necessary regulatory approvals required to enable its use by Australia's grapegrowers and winemakers. Although smoke events are likely to increase in frequency and intensity in the future, there are a few options to remediate a smoke-affected wine once it is made. This project will ultimately support delivery of a new smoke remediation technology to the Australian wine industry, which will offer winemakers the ability to finely control smoke remediation treatment to not only reduce smoke markers, but also tailor sensory quality and deliver optimal value recovery from smoke-impacted wine. An effective remediation strategy for smoke-affected wine will benefit the entire Australian wine sector by minimising the risk of reputational damage to wine regions and/or businesses from smoke-affected wines reaching the market.