
Oregon wine: 2021 Bells Up Winery Prelude rosé of Pinot noir
Chehalem Mountains
Willamette Valley
Oregon
12.9% alcohol
Empty bottle weight:
17.7 ounces // 503 grams
Cork closure
101 cases produced
Wow, talk about color! A 40-hour soak on the skins created a rosé that is most definitely candy apple red. Owner/winemaker Dave Specter allowed the wine to go through malolactic fermentation in neutral French oak barrels, creating a full, round mouthfeel. (Click here to read our Why Wine? interview with Dave.) A hearty rosé with a long finish, I also discovered the wine became more and more tart as it warmed in my glass. Because of its heft, this rosé is a great bottle for people who claim to like only red wines. Brosé, anyone? 😂 Bells Up made just 101 cases so I suggest you stock up for summer– no doubt it will sell out soon!
COLOR
candy apple red
BOUQUET

strawberry

lemon zest

rainier cherry

raspberry jam

green apple

strawberry starburst candy
PALATE

strawberries and cream

green apple

bing cherry

raspberry

lemon zest

red apple
FOOD PAIRING
SUGGESTIONS
grilled steak salad
corn chip fattoush
chicken, spinach and artichoke quesadillas
LOVE the tasting icons and so appreciate the creative pairings! You’re making us hungry over here. Thank you for such a lovely review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the newest Estate Brosé.
Sara, your kind words mean so much to me. Thank you! And please keep making fun, exciting wines! Cheers, Michele