Bethel Heights, Chardonnay Estate, 2023 LOIRECOUNT0530 Fermented and aged in barrel

Fermented and aged in barrel

and 15% Chardonnay

There's no barrel here

making this wine a true rarity

Bethel Heights, Chardonnay Estate, 2023 LOIRECOUNT0530 Fermented and aged in barrelEstate Chardonnay from one of Oregon's pioneering vineyards. Founded 1977 by twin brothers Ted and Terry Casteel with their wives; first estate wines in 1984. 75 acres in the Eola Amity Hills AVA, planted on south facing slopes at 480 620 feet elevation. Soils: volcanic basalt derived Jory and Nekia on upper slopes, marine sedimentary Woodburn below. Certified organic and LIVE Certified since 1997. Own rooted vinifera from the 1977 1979 plantings are