Bethel Heights Vineyard goes live!
- Posted by Spider McKnight on 7/29/11
“Wine is sure proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.”
—Benjamin Franklin
I am freshly back from Oregon with a big box of the most fabulous wine ever and some super cool special Pinot Noir glasses. It’s all from my visit with Alisa to the Bethel Heights Vineyard in the Willamette Valley. Six Pony Hitch has been working closely with Dana and the other good folks at Bethel Heights to create a website that showcases this established, family-owned and operated winery while also giving them a robust ecommerce solution so they can sell directly to their fans. We love Bethel Heights because they make great wine and because they take great care of the earth while they are doing it. Pioneers in the world of sustainable wine growing, the Casteel families have been leading the charge in the Valley since the early 1970s. It was a real treat to spend a day learning about the process from such knowledgeable and kind guides.
During our visit, Alisa and I got to tour the vineyard and learn all about the intricate process of grape growing and wine making. We saw the original, own-rooted Pinot noir vines that they have spent years cultivating and that have made Bethel Heights Vineyard wine so special and desired throughout the country. We also learned all about worm tea and the microbiology behind it. Then we ate cherries ripe from the trees, picked a magnolia and brought it back in an empty bottle, viewed amazing gardens at Pat and Marilyn’s houses, then had a picnic on the deck with views that left me downright giddy. And if that wasn’t enough, during the visit I got to sample a Rosé, a Reisling, Pinot Noirs from the different blocks and what I now know to be the world’s best Chardonnay. Alisa drove. It was truly a spectacular day.
To top it all off, the site is live and we couldn’t be more excited. So take a look at the site, order some delicious wine, and think about a visit to the vineyard. Yum.<a data-cke-saved-href="http://" href="http://" http://www.bethelheights.com'="" target="_blank">