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Oregon's Having a Grape Year

Posted Mar 19, 08 4:07 PM CDT in US,  Science & Health,  Arts & Living 

(Newser) – Thanks to good weather and rising demand, Oregon crushed a record number of grapes in 2007—good news for its 370 wineries. And despite selling 1.7 million cases worth $208 million last year, the state hasn't quenched thirst for its wine, the AP reports. "Fussy superstar" pinot noir has maintained its post-Sideways popularity, and Oregon's small wineries produced 15% more of the grape.

The increased yield—the state's third consecutive bumper harvest—does not presage a decrease in quality but rather, Suite101 reports, reflects the fact that acreage dedicated to the grapes has grown. The 33% increase in cabernet sauvignon production wasn't the only thing to climb; prices for the state's wine also continued an upward trend.

Sources Associated Press, Suite101.com

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Oregon's pinot noir production is up 15% this year.   (Flickr)
Barrels stacked at Oregon's Cherry Hill Winery   (Cherry Hill Winery)
Grapes waiting to be picked at The Pines 1852 Vineyard in Oregon's Columbia Valley.   (The Pines 1852 Vineyard and Winery)
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