EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The wine grape harvest is under way in Oregon and like last year it’s a little late because of cool, wet weather.
The challenging weather is not bad news.
The Register Guard reports (http://bit.ly/pC1dwp ) wine experts at Oregon State University says wines from cool years develop delicate, crisp flavors because they retain some of the acid in the fruit.
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