| Past Vintages | |
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 2013 Olivia’s Pinot Noir Rosé | Pinot noir clones: Dijon 115 & Pommard grown especially for this Rosé Harvest: September 14, 2013 Cellaring: Fermented in 100% neutral French oak Alcohol: 13.5% Production: 60 cases bottled January 22 , 2014 Released: February 14, 2014 Named for our youngest daughter, the release of Olivia’s Pinot noir Rosé heralds the flavors of summer. Think fresh strawberries, cherries and watermelon playing catch with a little citrus. This Rosé pairs perfectly with light cuisine, or alone as a great summer sipper. |
 2013 Pinot Noir Blanc | Pinot noir clones: Dijon 115 & Pommard Harvest: September 14, 2013 Cellaring: Fermented in 100% neutral French oak Alcohol: 13.5% Production: 56 cases bottled January 22 , 2014 Released: February 14, 2014 A beautiful wine for all occasions. A heady, fragrant nose and luscious notes of melon laced with bright fresh acidity. |
2012 Pinot Noir Rosé | Harvest: October 9, 2013 Cellaring: Fermented in 100% neutral French oak Pinot noir clones: Pommard, Dijon 115, Wadenswil, Dijon 777 Alcohol: 13.5% Bottled: May 21, 2013 Production: 40 cases |
 2012 Sophia's Pinot Noir | Named for our eldest daughter, Sophia, this Pinot noir sings with bright red fruit. Pinot noir clones: Dijon 115 Harvest: October 6, 2012 Vinification: Hand-harvested and hand-sorted De-stemmed and whole berry fermented Cellaring: Barrel-aged in 100% French oak, 40% new for 15 months Alcohol: 13.9% Production: 70 cases Bottled: March, 2014 |
2012 Olivia's Pinot Noir Rosé | Pinot noir clones: Dijon 115 clones & Pommard Harvest: October 6-13, 2012 Cellaring: Fermented in 100% neutral French oak, ml negative Alcohol: 13.5% Production: 56 cases bottled on February 21, 2013 Released: March 3, 2013 Named for our youngest daughter, the release of Olivia’s Pinot Noir Rosé heralds the flavors of summer. Think fresh strawberries, cherries and watermelon playing catch with a little citrus. This Rosé pairs perfectly with light cuisine, or alone as a great summer sipper. |
2011 Pinot Noir Rosé | Pinot noir clones: Pommard, Wadenswil, Dijon 777 and Dijon 115 clones Harvest: October 22nd and 29th 2011 Cellaring: Fermented in 100% neutral French oak, ml negative Alcohol: 12% Production: 91 cases bottled on March 14, 2012 Released: April 1, 2012 Tasting Notes: The 2011 Beckham Estate Rosé captures summer in a bottle. The beautiful salmon color heralds the fresh strawberries and cream nose. Hints of watermelon, Rainier cherries, and white flowers are met with a balanced, fresh palate. With crisp acidity and light notes of cherry cola this Rosé pairs perfectly with light cuisine, or alone as a great summer sipper. |
2011 Sophia’s Pinot Noir | Named for our eldest daughter, Sophia, this Pinot noir sings with bright red fruit. Harvest: October 29, 2011 Pinot noir clones: Dijon 115 Cellaring: Barrel aged in 100% French Oak 35% new for 15 months Alcohol: 13.3% Bottled: February 20, 2013 Production: 50 cases |
2010 Dow’s Reserve | Pinot noir clones: Pommard, and Dijon 115 clones American Viticulture Area: Chehalem Mountains Yield: The fruit was cropped to 2.5lbs. per vine, 4.4 tons harvested Harvest: October 20, 2010 Vinification: Hand-harvested and hand-sorted; de-stemmed and whole berry fermented; 5 day cold soak; 7 day ferment; 4 day post-fermentation maceration; two punch downs per day Cellaring: Barrel-aged in 100% French oak, 50% new for 11 months Alcohol: 13.3% Production: 45 cases bottled on September 27, 2011 Tasting Notes: Deep, rich notes of black cherry, blackberry, ripe raspberry, and a touch of earth radiate from the glass. Secondary hints of vanilla, dill, nutmeg, blueberry and Oregon strawberry are backed by an opulent palate structure. The velvety tannins and peppery acid are in harmony with the understated alcohol. Elegant and refined, yet sumptuous and rich, this is a wine that will develop beautifully in bottle over the next 5- 8 years. |
2010 Pinot Noir | Pinot noir clones: Pommard, Wadenswil and Dijon (115 clones) Yield: The fruit was cropped to 2.5lbs. per vine; 4.9 tons harvested Harvest: October 20, 2010 Vinification: Hand-harvested and hand-sorted; de-stemmed and whole berry fermented; 5 day cold soak; 7 day ferment; 4 day post-fermentation maceration; two punch downs per day Cellaring: Barrel-aged in 100% French oak, 35% new for 11 months Alcohol: 13.3% Production: 275 cases bottled on September 27, 2011 Released: April 2012 Tasting Notes: Ripe red fruits strawberry, raspberry, red cherry and red plum – backed by subtle earth and spice. Secondary notes of evergreen and stone emerge, followed by dried fig and prune. A hint of minerality greets the palate, with fresh acidity running counterpoint to the light tannin structure. Over time, a deeper core of dried fruits, nutmeg and cinnamon begins to show, broadening the mid-palate and creating a lush, round mouthfeel. A true expression of the cool 2010 growing season, the Beckham Estate Pinot Noir is fresh, bright, and will continue to drink beautifully for the next 5-8 years. |
2009 Pinot Noir | Pinot noir clones: Pommard, Wadenswil and Dijon 115 clones Yield: The fruit was cropped to 2.7 lbs. per vine, 4.4 tons harvested Harvest: September 26, 2009 Vinification: Hand-harvested and hand-sorted; de-stemmed and whole berry fermented; 5 day cold soak; 7 day ferment; 4 day post-fermentation maceration; two punch downs per day Cellaring: Barrel-aged in 40% new French oak for 11 months Production: 250 cases bottled on October 3, 2010 Released: May 6, 2011 Tasting Notes: The hotter than average 2009 vintage pushed grapes to full maturity and the resulting wine is full-bodied, warm and rich. Dried fruits dominate the nose, with secondary notes of jasmine, truffles and wet stone. On the palate, cranberry and cherry round out the profile of dusty tannins and bracing acidity, with an intensely long finish. The use of oak is pleasant and unobtrusive, with just hints of baking spice, cedar and pencil shavings. Over time, the flavors deepen and hints of game, darker berries and earth emerge. |
