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Bethel Heights Pinot Noir 7 Springs Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills 2006 (Limited to stock on hand)

This is typical Seven Springs, with notes of raspberry and blueberry against an earthy, brambly background. Lots of clove, currant, anise, oak and cherries. Lush on the palate with fresh raspberry flavors. Firm but balanced tannins round out the wine.

There is arguably no vineyard in the Willamette Valley more highly valued by winemakers than Seven Springs. Other vineyards may ripen their fruit earlier, but the few extra days of hang time at Seven Springs produce wines with great acid balance and focused red and black fruit.

Seven Springs Vineyard is located on the eastern side of the Eola Hills ridge about five miles north of Bethel Heights. Established in 1982, over the years Seven Springs has provided fruit to many of the finest winemakers in the Willamette Valley. 2002 was the first vintage of Seven Springs for Bethel Heights. And, sadly, 2006 will be the last, as the entire vineyard has been leased to others for the next fifteen years.

It is difficult to know just who ought to have the lion's share of our richly deserved contempt. This has little to do with wine and everything to do with money. But it's always about money, isn't it? Sorry to sound so naïve, but to me, projects like this one are pitiful - regardless of who is involved and how good the wine is.

The block of vines from which Bethel Heights received fruit in 2006 is composed of own-rooted Pommard clone Pinot Noir planted in 1989.

We brought in a few cases of this wine. We'll be taking some of it home and hiding it away for at least 5 years. You should buy a couple of bottles and save for a special occasion in the next decade. When it's gone, it's gone. (limited, no discounts)

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