Oregon wine: 2021 Bells Up Winery Prelude rosé of Pinot noir ©Winerabble

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

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strawberry

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lemon zest

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rainier cherry

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raspberry jam

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green apple

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strawberry starburst candy

PALATE

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strawberries and cream

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green apple

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bing cherry

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raspberry

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lemon zest

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red apple

FOOD PAIRING
SUGGESTIONS

grilled steak salad

corn chip fattoush

chicken, spinach and artichoke quesadillas

Scoop up this wine deal by ordering here:

SRP $28

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About the Author: Michele Francisco

Michele Francisco, a founder and regular contributor to Winerabble, a blog primarily about Pacific Northwest wines, is living the dream in Portland, Oregon. Her passion leads some to believe she's got wine running through her veins. Contact Michele at michele@winerabble.com & be sure to visit her online portfolio at www.michelefrancisco.com.

2 Comments

  1. Sara Specter 2022-06-20 at 5:13 pm - Reply

    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.

    • Michele Francisco 2022-06-21 at 7:51 pm - Reply

      Sara, your kind words mean so much to me. Thank you! And please keep making fun, exciting wines! Cheers, Michele

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