Bells Up Winery

Micro-boutique, un-domaine and always open by appointment. Call 503.537.1328 to experience our classic Oregon wines & your #bellsupmoment with #winemaker Dave.

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"The Specters are truly an inspiring husband and wife team that are putting all that they have into chasing their dream, and the results they have achieved are simply exhilarating."—Nathan & Courtney Marton, Winery Reflections, on their in-person visit. https://t.co/gBxDVPop3m

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AJ Weinzettel, Weinnotes: "Your day-to-day operations, how you connect with your guests in one-on-one tastings. It's amazing, and that connection thrives and grows."
Winemaker Dave, Bells Up: "The coolest thing we do is the connections."
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“The Bells Up hospitality model of intimate, seated tastings and direct sales sets them apart. Sara and Dave believe in growing their business one visit at a time. You will always see an owner and winemaker in the front of the house.” — The Wine Write

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"Make sure to stop in to Bells Up Winery for yourself next time you're in the Willamette Valley and don't forget to say hi to Dave & Sara for us while you're there."—Nathan & Courtney Marton, Winery Reflections, who've visited us in person twice!

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Late April frosts? Pandemics? Wildfires 2 miles away? Meh. We've lived through much, much worse. Find out why Dave and Sara trust the process & don't sweat the small stuff in winemaking/wine logistics in AJ Weinzettel's Weinnotes episode on Bells Up.

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https://t.co/WDNtLCc8xw Recommends Bells Up as a Must Visit for Oregon Wine Newcomers in the Willamette Valley. Why? Read all about it here! https://t.co/mebGbBpbB6

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Heard our story? "Attorney [Dave Specter] was on the fast track as a senior manager with a multinational accounting firm. He was good at his job... And yet… 'At some point you have to ask yourself: Is this something I really enjoy doing?' His answer: No." https://t.co/clh0KxN8TE

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Did you know Winemaker Dave is a fan of the Orlando Magic? Just one of the many layers peeled back by the HosBrutality Podcast crew when they interviewed him about all things wine, music, food, and sports.

Hear the full recording here: https://t.co/07gOhS1g1Y

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🎓 ️What did Winemaker Dave learn from his mentor, Joe Henke of Henke Winery? "He taught me the mental part of winemaking. I was coming from a career where I was in control. In winemaking you aren’t in control of anything." — Randy Smith, The Wine Write

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"There is something inexplicably breathtaking about putting one's nose to a glass of world-class Pinot Noir, and that sensation hit us rapidly and deeply with each of the Bells Up Pinots we tasted."—Nathan & Courtney Marton, Winery Reflections, on our wine https://t.co/gBxDVPop3m

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When Dave made wine in our Cincinnati basement, he didn't have access to premium fruit. Instead, he learned to make the best wine possible from less than perfect grapes. Hear more of our story in AJ Weinzettel's Weinnotes podcast episode on Bells Up.

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Any guesses why https://t.co/WDNtLCc8xw named Bells Up one of “9 Willamette Valley Wineries for Newcomers to Oregon Wines”? The wines. The private, winemaker-hosted tastings. The personal attention. Find out for yourself! Call 503.537.1328.

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When was the last time you thought "take this job and shove it?" Hmmm?

Us? 2009.

Read more about our initial transition from corporate America to vineyard owning, winemaking lunatics in this throwback article from the Cincinnati Enquirer in 2011.

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How did Dave start winemaking? With a kit and a winemaking group in Cincinnati! (“The funniest thing about it is I was probably the youngest person in this group by a good 25 years.”)

Hear more from his interview on the HosBrutality Podcast, here:
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Why do we say we're "Micro-Boutique"? "We're too small to be boutique—we make 500 cases a year and only do private seated tastings. Our goal is to make great wines and give people great experiences when they visit."—Winemaker Dave on WineSoundtrack.

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Biggest lesson Winemaker Dave learned from mentor Joe Henke of Henke Winery? "In winemaking you aren’t in control of anything. At best you are a caretaker and a guide. You’re trying to reach a range of outcomes that are good."—Randy Smith, The Wine Write

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Wine writer Elizabeth Smith's "Can't Miss" Bells Up Wines?

“Helios” Sevyal Blanc, “Rhapsody (in Blue)” Pinot Blanc, & the winery’s 1st all-estate “Jupiter” Pinot Noir (named for Gustav Holst’s The Planets, Op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity).

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"We found the Pinots to be spectacular; each displaying incredibly high-toned pure aromatics that distinctly capture the essence and magic of what we affectionately call 'Pinot Funk.'"- Nathan & Courtney Marton, Winery Reflections, on tasting at Bells Up.

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"The connections are so important to us. Wine is such a personal thing. When people come here, I want them to be able to connect, not just with the wine, but with us." - Bells Up Winemaker Dave talks connections with AJ Weinzettel on Weinnotes podcast

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Wine writer Elizabeth Smith paid us another visit to get caught up. She got the scoop on the latest news in our estate vineyard, including updates on our Pinot Noir, Seyval Blanc, Pinot Blanc & Schioppettino vines. Read about our future planting plans!

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