Winemakers and their communities deal with bushfire fallout

Winemakers are calling for more research into the impact of smoke taint on grapes, after the summer's catastrophic bushfires. Difficult decisions are being made about whether or not to harvest grapes which have been exposed to smoke, due to the effect it can have on the quality of the wines.

Mark Holm of Ringer Reef Winery in Porepunkah, Victoria, says smoke has damaged his vines. (AAP) Source: AAP