116 Degree Heat and Pinot Noir? Jason Lett of Eyrie Vineyards Speaks Out.
In a new article on Wine Searcher, writer W Blake Gray discussed the effect of record-setting heat on Oregon Pinot Noir. As part of the article, Gray interviewed a number of figures in the Jason Lett of the historic Eyrie Vineyards.
"Vinifera evolved on volcanic sunbaked slopes in much more hostile environments than the Willamette Valley," said Jason Lett, owner of The Eyrie Vineyards in McMinnville. "The vines will get through it flawlessly. When I was out today the vines looked great – no cupped leaves, plenty of tendril growth, lots of vigor. Plus the heat is killing powdery mildew, which, love that."
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