Smoke analysis during a major event

Smoke analysis – critical information

The AWRI recommends assessing the risk of smoke taint by analytical testing of grapes sampled approximately three weeks before harvest, to allow for transport, analysis and receipt of results in time to support harvest decisions. Samples received at Affinity Labs less than 10 working days prior to harvest date may not have results prior to harvest.

Producers may also wish to consider conducting a small-scale ferment of potentially affected grapes, which can be subjected to sensory analysis to help assess the potential risk of smoky characters developing in wine.

Read more about smoke analysis offered by Affinity Labs on the Smoke analysis fact sheet.

Analysis results

Affinity Labs has a 10 working day turnaround time for analysis from the receipt of samples. Turnaround times may be impacted during a major smoke event.

Results are sent via email. Please ensure the email provided to us is correct.

For assistance in interpreting results from smoke analysis, please contact the AWRI helpdesk on 08 8313 6600 or helpdesk@awri.com.au.

Additional information

AWRI smoke taint webpage

Grape sampling, processing and transport

Smoke taint – practical management options

Interpreting smoke analysis results

Want to send samples for smoke analysis direct to Affinity Labs?

Complete the Wine smoke analysis web order form, along with any required biosecurity documentation and follow the sending instructions.

Company name:(Required)

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Customer order #:

Affinity Labs quote # (if applicable)

Will these samples be delivered to a regional laboratory or drop-off point?

Affinity Labs has a regional laboratory in the Murray-Darling region (Merbein) and also uses regional partners to help facilitate the movement of customer samples to our Adelaide laboratory. For more information on this free service, contact customer service.

Will these samples be delivered to a regional drop-off point?(Required)

Sample type?(Required)

Grapes

Juice (use plastic containers only)

Ferment (use plastic containers only)

Table wine

Sparkling wine

Non-alcoholic wine

Other (please specify):

Other sample type

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: juice and ferment samples submitted in glass will not be accepted. These samples must be submitted in plastic containers and will be processed at the discretion of Affinity Labs; any sample deemed to be unsafe will not be analysed.

Is the sample(s) coming from South Australia?(Required)

South Australia

Outside South Australia

Is the sample(s) coming from a phylloxera control area?(Required)

Phylloxera Infested Zone (PIZ)

Phylloxera Interim Buffer Zone (PIBZ)

Phylloxera Risk Zone (PRZ)

Phylloxera Exclusion Zone (PEZ)

For samples coming from South Australia, the following treatment and documentation is required:

Samples should be refrigerated unless they are likely to take more than three days to reach the laboratory, in which case they should be frozen.
Include a copy of your order confirmation with your samples. No further documentation is required.

Samples collected from within a Phylloxera Infested Zone (PIZ), Phylloxera Interim Buffer Zone (PIBZ) or a Phylloxera Risk Zone (PRZ) must follow procedure C in the National Phylloxera Management Protocol. Treatment and documentation required are:

Samples must undergo disinfestation by a procedure that involved freezing at -18C for at least 24 hours, prior to packaging on cold packs for transport. (Note that dry ice is considered a hazard by some transport companies.)
A permit for Phylloxera Control Areas is required to move grape material out of these zones. A copy of the certificate and permit must be sent with the grapes. A permit application form for Host Material movement into or from a Phylloxera Control area is available from the relevant State Department of Agriculture/Primary Industries. Samples from a PIZ, PIBZ or PRZ shipped without relevant documentation cannot be processed and will be destroyed.
A Plant Material Movement Declaration Form must be completed and shipped with the sample. This is a requirement of the CA12 accreditation granted by Primary Industries and Resources of South Australia (PIRSA) that allows the importation of grapevine material by Affinity Labs for testing purposes.
Include a copy of your order confirmation with your samples.

Samples collected from within a Phylloxera Exclusion Zone (PEZ) require the following treatment and documentation:

A Plant Material Movement Declaration Form (live plant material) must be completed and shipped with the sample. This is a requirement of the CA12 accreditation granted by Primary Industries and Resources of South Australia (PIRSA) that allows the importation of grapevine material by Affinity Labs for testing purposes.
Include a copy of your order confirmation with your samples.

How many samples do you want to submit?

Each sample submitted on this form must be of the same sample type. If you wish to submit multiple sample types for analysis, a new form is needed for each type. All requested tests will be performed on each listed sample. The sample descriptions entered below will appear on your report.

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General analysis

Smoke

Volatile and non-volatile smoke markers

Forward report to Helpdesk?(Required)

Please forward a copy of my report to the AWRI Helpdesk to assist with results interpretation.

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Sensory analysis

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hereby acknowledge(Required)

I hereby acknowledge that the person submitting this form is an authorised representative of the company. I have read and agree to the terms and conditions.

Regional drop-off point acknowledgement(Required)

I agree that by using a regional drop-off point, my submitted information will be disclosed to the collection partner for the purpose of facilitating the delivery of samples to Affinity Labs.

Smoke analysis during a major event

Smoke analysis – critical information

Analysis results

Additional information

Want to send samples for smoke analysis direct to Affinity Labs?

Will these samples be delivered to a regional laboratory or drop-off point?

Affinity Labs has a regional laboratory in the Murray-Darling region (Merbein) and also uses regional partners to help facilitate the movement of customer samples to our Adelaide laboratory. For more information on this free service, contact customer service.

How many samples do you want to submit?

Each sample submitted on this form must be of the same sample type. If you wish to submit multiple sample types for analysis, a new form is needed for each type. All requested tests will be performed on each listed sample. The sample descriptions entered below will appear on your report.

General analysis

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Sensory analysis

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