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.” Made of nearly equal parts heritage clone Pommard and Dijon clone 667 – our first vines, planted Spring 2014 – Jupiter showcases the key notes of Pinot grown in Jory soil in the Chehalem Mountains AVA.

NOSE: Cherry, pomegranate, black pepper, tobacco leaf, dried herbs, strawberry, rhubarb.

PALATE: Well-balanced acidity and texture with concentrated cherry, black pepper, blackberry, pomegranate, and red fruits.

In 2020 we lucked into a micro planting of Wadenswil from prestigious Zenith Vineyard in Salem. Named for Leonard Bernstein's operetta, 2020 Candide is comprised of 95% Wadenswil (13-year-old vines) on Chehulpum Silt Loam combined with 5% Pommard from Bells Up's estate vineyard. It aged 12 months in French oak. This wine showcases the richer mouthfeel and spicier characteristics of Wadenswil, made more pronounced by its source in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA.

NOSE: Vanilla, blueberry, dark cherry, blackberry.

PALATE: Balanced and complex with a long finish. Hints of blueberry, baking spices, black pepper, vanilla, forest floor.

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: Plum, black cherry, blackberry pie, leather, white pepper, dark cocoa. 

PALATE: Smooth, elegant, well-balanced with crisp acid and fine-grained tannins. Hints of black cherry, cola, blueberry concentrate, plums, black pepper, forest floor.

In 2020 we sourced Cabernet Sauvignon from our Syrah grower, Summit View Vineyard in Milton-Freewater, OR for the first time. This silky, lower tannin Cab for Pinot lovers pays tribute to Antonin Dvořák’s “New World Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95.” Aged 12 months in French oak.

NOSE: Fresh green padrone plant, black cherry, dark chocolate, black plum, vanilla, black pepper, leather.

PALATE: Elegant, well-balanced, and full bodied with smooth tannins and a velvety texture. Hints of black currant, black pepper, vanilla, cassis, black cherry, and fresh herbs.

This brand new estate 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.