Bells Up’s estate Pinot Noir, Jupiter is named for both Gustav Holst’s “The Planets” orchestral suite and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter.” The 2021 vintage is composed of of 58.8% heritage clone Pommard and 25.8% Dijon clone 667 (8-year vines) plus 15.4% Dijon clone 113 (6-year vines). Jupiter showcases the key notes of Pinot grown in Jory soil in the Chehalem Mountains AVA.

NOSE: Candied cherry, pomegranate, black plum, baby crimini mushroom, red leaf lettuce, walnut.

PALATE: Well-balanced acidity and robust, creamy mouthfeel with craisins, pomegranate, plums, blackberry and a long finish.

Named for Leonard Bernstein's operetta of the same name (which was based on the 1759 novella by Voltaire), the 2021 Candide was made with our estate Pommard and Wadenswil Heritage clones the first time. The wine aged for 12 months in French oak. It showcases the richer mouthfeel and spicier characteristics of Wadenswil, enhanced by the minerality and warmth imparted by our volcanic Jory soil.

NOSE: Vanilla, mulling spices, ripe tangelo, black plum.

PALATE: Vanilla, plum galette, white pepper, dried Montmorency cherry.

Named for Igor Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite,” these grapes are sourced exclusively from Summit View Vineyard, one of the highest elevation sites in Milton-Freewater, Oregon – at 1,150 feet. Its deep, well-drained glacial soil produces full-bodied fruit with intense flavors and vibrant acidity. Aged 12 months in French oak, this gentle, lower tannin Syrah is for Pinot lovers.

NOSE: Blueberry, coriander, oak moss. 

PALATE: Smooth, elegant, well-balanced with crisp acid and fine-grained tannins. Hints of blueberry, coriander, and Stetson.

This brand new estate Reserve Pinot Noir is named in honor of Maestro John Williams, whose beloved cinematic scores — featuring multiple French Horn themes — have moved audiences for seven decades. Maestro is composed to highlight the high-toned characteristics of Dijon clone 943, which is exceedingly rare in the Willamette Valley. The 2021 vintage has 50% 943 blended with 27.8% 667 and 22.2% 113, all grown in volcanic Jory soil. It displays bright red fruit aromas and flavors, with balanced structure and acidity. 

NOSE: Bright cherry, baking spices, black and white pepper blend, red plum.

PALATE: High-toned red fruits, black cherry, balanced acid with an extended, chewy finish.

In 2021 we once again sourced Cabernet Sauvignon from our long-standing Syrah grower, Summit View Vineyard in Milton-Freewater, OR. This silky, lower tannin Cab for Pinot lovers pays tribute to Antonin Dvořák’s “New World Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95.” Grown at 1,150 feet in elevation in the Walla Walla Valley AVA, the site's deep, well-drained glacial soil produces full-bodied fruit with intense flavors and vibrant acidity. Aged 12 months in French oak.

NOSE: Kaleidoscope of dense, dark fruits including blueberry, raspberry, and plum with vanilla and a soft herbaceous note.

PALATE: Elegant, well-balanced, fresh, and full bodied with smooth tannins and a velvety texture. Well-rounded showcase of blueberry, raspeberry, vanilla, and a hint of fresh collard greens.