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[Breaking News Updates from Portland and Oregon - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com] "The vast majority of grapes being planted in Oregon right now are being planted by the wineries that will use them," he said, adding that the huge independent vineyards common in California are rare in Oregon. "Only total idiots are betting they can produce 100 percent more grapes than they can use or sell."
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