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A new ‘Pied Piper’ robot protects Oregon’s vineyards from pests with some good vibes
Researchers at Oregon State University have built a device that communicates with winery pests using vibrations. The treehopper spreads devastating red blotch disease through vineyards in the Pacific Northwest, but it appears the insects can’t resist the vibrational calls that are reproduced by the “Pied Piper” robot. The scientists thinks the Pied Piper will be able to reduce the need for chemical pesticides and give organic growers in the Pacific Northwest new options for pest control.
The booze-free movement thriving in the Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest is at the forefront of a new movement in how we imbibe. And it’s not for the region's award-winning Willamette Valley wines or hop-heavy IPAs. Instead, it’s about what’s not in our drinks: alcohol.
A giant Northwest winemaker makes a big cut in production, a move growers find unpalatable
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates announces it's scaling back and will buy half the grapes it contracted for this fall, which could have ripple effects throughout the region.
Oregon couple launches new Asian American and Pacific Islander food and wine festival
This weekend, wine lovers can enjoy fine sips and bites from some of Oregon’s most popular Asian American and Pacific Islander establishments at the first Oregon AAPI Food & Wine Festival.
How chardonnay reflects Oregon’s changing wine scene
Pinot Noir put Northwest wine on the map, but chardonnay, its white-wine cousin, is having a moment. A new generation of winemakers is pushing the boundaries of what our region can do. With some key scientific advances, and a better understanding of our soils and terroir, Oregon chardonnays are breaking into numerous “best of” lists and commanding premium prices.
Portland’s natural wine fair aims to let grapes shine
The Wild Bunch is a natural wine fair that includes wines from Oregon and across the world.
Weekday Wrap: Oregon winemaking season survives worryingly cold spring; 2 Oregon school districts get electric buses; and Camas considers a utility tax
In other news, Multnomah County Library's downtown Portland location has a reopening date and John Day's lottery funding likely hinges on the $4 million bond on the Nov. 8 ballot.
A good pairing: Northwest scientists helping wineries defeat wildfire smoke
There are 17 researchers working on the issue of smoke-exposed wine grapes between University of California-Davis, Oregon State University, and Washington State University.
Fred Franzia, creator of ‘Two Buck Chuck’ and champion of affordable wine, has died
The California winemaker firmly believed that no bottle of wine should cost more than $10. He created a business that struck bargain wine gold with Charles Shaw — also known as "Two Buck Chuck."
NW scientists discover class of ‘smoke taint’ compounds affecting wine flavor
A research team of scientists in Oregon, Washington, and California have discovered a class of compounds that contribute to that ashy taste – often called ‘smoke taint’ – in wine and grapes that have exposed to wildfire smoke.