VINTRUST’S SOMM SELECTIONS, SPRING 2008

VINTRUST’S SOMM SELECTIONS, SPRING 2008

2004 Bethel Heights Vineyard Chardonnay Estate Grown – 94

  • 15 Aroma: pear, green apple, lime
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13 Flavor: ripe pear, lime, lemon, vanilla spice
  • 14 Structure: lovely round texture, very bright acid
  • 14 Length: long finish of pear skin, mineral
  • 38 Balance: rich and refreshing

The [Chardonnay] wines using the Dijon clones […]

VINTRUST’S SOMM SELECTIONS, SPRING 20082017-07-11T04:14:16-07:00

WINE & SPIRITS MAGAZINE, APRIL 2008

WINE & SPIRITS MAGAZINE, APRIL 2008

2006 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Estate Grown – 92

A wine that glows blue, offering aromas of wild berries and plums. Its flavors are dark and generous, a black cherry tartness that starts out lithe and silky and gathers intensity through a long, complex finish. A fresh and stylish […]

WINE & SPIRITS MAGAZINE, APRIL 20082017-07-11T04:14:35-07:00

INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR, STEPHEN TANZER, APRIL 2008

INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR, STEPHEN TANZER, APRIL 2008

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2005 Bethel Heights Estate Chardonnay – 90 


Light gold color. Leesy pear, melon and peach aromas are complicated by smoky oak spices and anise. Rich and supple, offedring powerful orchard fruit flavors and suave spiciness. This complex wine gains weight on the finish but […]

INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR, STEPHEN TANZER, APRIL 20082017-07-11T04:17:06-07:00

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, MAY 30, 2008

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, MAY 30, 2008

2006 Bethel Heights Pinot Gris – Best of tasting

“Our very best of tasting, a Pinot Gris from Bethel Heights Vineyard in Oregon, showed what this can be at its best: a wine of substance that truly tastes like nothing else. Fresh and vibrant, with great melon fruit, […]

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, MAY 30, 20082017-07-11T04:18:12-07:00

THE WINE ADVOCATE, OCTOBER 30, 2008

THE WINE ADVOCATE, OCTOBER 30, 2008

2006 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Casteel Reserve – 93

Medium ruby-colored with an alluring perfume of wood smoke, damp earth, black cherry, and black raspberry. This is followed by a wine with excellent focus, density, and intense, savory dark fruits. It is well balanced, nicely structured, and has a […]

THE WINE ADVOCATE, OCTOBER 30, 20082017-07-11T02:50:19-07:00

VESTRY WINES , CYNTHIA SEXTON, NOVEMBER 2008

VESTRY WINES , CYNTHIA SEXTON, NOVEMBER 2008

2007 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Cuvée

“This wine is a stunning example of what you can do when you have worked on and owned an estate property for 30+ years and have a passion for making the best possible wine that you can without having attach […]

VESTRY WINES , CYNTHIA SEXTON, NOVEMBER 20082017-07-11T04:18:51-07:00

GOURMET, GERALD ASHER, NOVEMBER 2008

GOURMET, GERALD ASHER, NOVEMBER 2008

2006 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Casteel Reserve

“A deliciously engaging Pinot Noir from Oregon. It comes from the Willamette Valley s Eola—Amity Hills, a region recently defined as an official American viticultural area (AVA). There’s much to distinguish these wines from others produced in the valley, but the key to […]

GOURMET, GERALD ASHER, NOVEMBER 20082017-07-11T04:19:12-07:00

THE WINE SPECTATOR, DECEMBER 15, 2008

THE WINE SPECTATOR, DECEMBER 15, 2008

2006 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Casteel Reserve – 91

Light, silky and open-textured with vivid currant and blackberry flavors, shaded with spice and black olive notes, lingering nicely on the generous finish. Drink now through 2014.

2006 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Flat Block – 93

Lithe and open-textured, this is a wine […]

THE WINE SPECTATOR, DECEMBER 15, 20082017-07-11T04:19:53-07:00

THE WINE SPECTATOR INSIDER, OCTOBER 2009

THE WINE SPECTATOR INSIDER, OCTOBER 2009

2007 Pinot Noir Flat Block – 92

Light and silky, a gorgeous, delicate style that lets its red berry and plum fruit dance sinuously over the polished, racy frame. Drink now through 2015.

THE WINE SPECTATOR INSIDER, OCTOBER 20092017-07-11T04:20:13-07:00

THE WINE ADVOCATE, OCTOBER 30, 2009

THE WINE ADVOCATE, OCTOBER 30, 2009

2007 Pinot Noir Flat Block -91

Has a splendid, sexy aromatic array of sandalwood, incense, earth and floral notes, and assorted red fruits. Layered on the palate, it has outstanding grip, savory fruit, and a lengthy, pure finish. It will drink well from 2011 to 2019.

2007 Pinot Noir Justice Vineyard […]

THE WINE ADVOCATE, OCTOBER 30, 20092017-07-11T04:20:42-07:00
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