We’re honored to be featured in Wine Tourist Magazine’s new fall travel guide, “6 Wine Regions Worth Visiting.” The Willamette Valley leads the guide as region one of six, and Bells Up is one of five wineries it recommends:
- Domaine Willamette, Dayton
- Bells Up Winery, Newberg
- Elk Cove Vineyards, Gaston
- Stoller Family Estate, Dayton
- Brooks Wine, Amity
That’s great company. Several of those are among the best-known names in Oregon wine, and we’re one of the smallest wineries in the valley. Thank you Wine Tourist Magazine for including us.
Why Fall is the Time to Come
Summer gets the crowds, but fall might be the best season in the valley. Harvest is underway, so you can see the picking and the start of winemaking. The weather turns cooler and crisper. Near the end of the growing season, the vineyards turn yellow and red.
At Bells Up, you’ll get all of that from our deck, with a south-facing view across the valley from about 650 feet up.
What a Visit Here is Like
If the guide brings you our way, here’s what to expect:
- By appointment, one group at a time. That’s not about being exclusive. It means you get our full attention, and your tasting is built around you.
- No technobabble. Whether this is your first winery or your hundredth, Winemaker Dave will meet you where you are. No question is off limits.
- Wines you won’t find elsewhere. We make about 600 cases a year. Alongside our Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc, we grow grapes that are rare in the valley, including Seyval Blanc, which goes into Joy, our sparkling wine. It’s also in our Helios white wine. And we grow Zweigelt and Schioppettino, recently released for the first time as 2024 Via Appia.
- A little music in every glass. Each wine has a personality tied to a piece of music or a composer, from Gershwin to Mahler to John Williams.
Plan Your Fall Visit
Fall appointments fill up fast, so reach out early. Email info@bellsupwinery.com or call 503-537-1328, and we’ll find a time that works.
Can’t make it to Newberg this year? We ship all over the U.S., so you can get a little Willamette Valley fall on your doorstep.
