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2008 CHARDONNAY ESTATE
Aromas of mineral, lemon zest, sea salt, and autumn fruits. Exuberant entry featuring focused green apple and Asian pears, bright framing acidity, and a long steely finish. This wine, while approachable now, will benefit from 3-4 years of cellaring.

2009 PINOT BLANC ESTATE
Aromas of honeysuckle, asian pear, cut grass, and orange blossom. The palate is broad and lush, reflecting the ripeness of the vintage, with flavors of honey and lemon zest over a balancing core of acidity.
Bethel Heights' estate vineyard has been certified sustainable by both LIVE and Salmon Safe since 1999. For more about OCSW, visit www.ocsw.org.

2009 PINOT GRIS OREGON

The bright, crisp flavors of this Pinot gris are an inviting palate cleanser, pairing well with a light soup, or lightly spiced Thai dishes featuring shrimp or pork. It also works with richer fish, such as salmon and halibut. Its pear, apple and melon flavors also shine with a fruit and cheese platter, especially with almonds, hazelnuts and some interesting dried fruits as part of the mix.

2007 PINOT NOIR ROSÉ
162 cases, bottled May 2008.
Seductive nose suggests strawberries, rose petals, cream, and spice with deep mineral tones in the background. The palate is carried forward by bright acidity, crisp red fruits, and palate cleansing zest.

2007 GEWÜRZTRAMINER
162 cases, bottled May 2008.
Floral aromas featuring orange blossom and roses with an underlying current of citrus rind and minerality. Full yet crisp on the palate, developing lemon, mango, and passion fruit flavors, while retaining firm acidity and excellent length.

2008 PINOT NOIR ESTATE
The aroma is defined by earth and forest floor, mushroom, moss, and damp earth. As the wine opens with air, these aromas give way to brambly raspberry and spice. The palate ranges from deep minerality and early bing cherries to orange zest and currant, but it is the taut core of acidity that drives this wine. We've rarely seen such concentration at these pH and alcohol levels at Bethel Heights, and it is a part of the reason Harvey Steiman calls 2008 a 'dream vintage.' This wine will reward those who seek immediate gratification, and also those seeking a well-rounded cellar.

2007 PINOT NOIR FLAT BLOCK
92 points, WINE SPECTATOR INSIDER "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." H.S.

2007 PINOT NOIR CASTEEL RESERVE
92 points, Wine Advocate "My favorite of the collection, it is the most deeply colored as well as the most fragrant. Asian spices, incense, black cherry, and black raspberry aromas lead to a layered wine with tons of succulent fruit."

2007 PINOT NOIR SOUTHEAST BLOCK
91+ points, Wine Advocate "Aromatic complexity including earth notes, cinnamon, cranberry, and raspberry. Firm on the palate, it will benefit from another 2-3 years in bottle to fully blossom."

2007 PINOT NOIR JUSTICE VINEYARD
91 points, Wine Advocate "Alluring nose of smoke, spice box, rose petals, cherry, and raspberry. Elegant on the palate, it exhibits a silky texture, excellent density, savory fruit, and a long, fruit-filled finish."

2008 PINOT NOIR WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Initial aromas of chocolate, plum, and raspberry over clove, wet earth and barrel spice. Lush raspberry and blackberry flavors emerge on the palate, balanced by crisp acidity and age-worthy, fine-grained tannins. As with most classic cool vintages in Oregon, this wine is approachable in its youth, but will reward those patient enough to give it some time to age in the bottle.

Many wines that are sold out at the winery may still be available in your area. Their fact sheets can be found in our library. We are represented in the national market by the Northwest Core Collection, 866-639-6446.