May 2016 GSA Today Cover Image (IMAGE) Geological Society of America Caption Soil nutrient status as measured by pH is reflected in acidity and related taste of Pinot Noir wines in Oregon's Willamette Valley. These are Pinot Noir vines on Jory Series soils, which are developed on a middle Miocene intrabasaltic Oxisol in the Bernau Block of Willamette Valley Vineyards, near Salem. Credit <i>GSA Today</i> and Matt Boyington Usage Restrictions Credit <i>GSA Today</i> and Matt Boyington License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.