Bethel Heights Vineyard – Pinot Noir Aeolian
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USA - OR
Willamette Valley
Wine
Red
The Facts
UPCs 2022 (750ml) - 0 18442 33130 9
Origins USA - OR > Willamette Valley
Appellation Eola-Amity Hills
Varietal Pinot Noir
Cepage 100% Pinot Noir
Winemaking Destemmed into a mix of 1.5 ton bins and 3 to 4 ton stainless steel tanks. Cap management began with punch-downs for the first few days of active fermentation and shifted to pump-overs after we reached a peak temperature of 88 degrees F. The wine was pressed at dryness.
Aging Barrel aged 10 months in French oak, 25% new barrels
Annual Production 1000 cases
Markets Texas
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Enticing and vibrant
Aromas Fresh cherries and raspberries with crushed rose petals, and hints of clove and forest floor
Mouthfeel Refined, harmonious, and inviting
Tasting Notes The 2022 Aeolian presents both purity and power; aromas of red cherry, rhubarb, and raspberry, tremendous tension through the mid palate, and delicate fine grain tannins through the finish.
Pairings Grilled salmon, roasted duck, or mushroom risotto
Awards 95pts Decanter, 94pts Jeb Dunnuck, 94pts Vinous, 94pts Wine Advocate
Sustainability Certified Organic, Green Practicing
The Story
Named for the wind that defines our EolaAmity Hills AVA, the Æolian Pinot Noir is our vehicle to explore the dynamic evolving landscape that we farm. The sense of place and specificity that we value most highly in our wines takes many years to evolve. With our oldest vines we allow each block to speak for itself in a separate bottling. The second generation vines at Bethel Heights, on the other hand, are just beginning to find their voice. In these years in between, the Æolian allows us the freedom to dream of what lies beyond the horizon.
About Bethel Heights Vineyard
Producer Story
Bethel Heights is a multi-generational family estate established in 1977 in the Eola-Amity Hills. Gnarly old vines, geologically complex soils, and direct impact from winds, all conspire to produce highly energized Pinot noir and Chardonnay.
Producer Story
Bethel Heights is a multi-generational family estate established in 1977 in the Eola-Amity Hills. Gnarly old vines, geologically complex soils, and direct impact from winds, all conspire to produce highly energized Pinot noir and Chardonnay.
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