Posts Tagged "Bells Up"


Rosé Takes Root in Oregon

Rosé Takes Root in Oregon


Posted on May 29, 2024

A fall day in the Willamette Valley.

Domaine Drouhin – a top Pinot Noir producer in the Willamette Valley

Rosé wines have experienced a remarkable surge in popularity in recent years, winning over wine enthusiasts with their refreshing flavors and relatively very high QPR (Quality Price Ratio). Oregon has recently emerged as a notable producer of rosé wines on the higher quality end of the style’s spectrum. Across the state, winemakers are crafting rosés that are making the wine world take notice.

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Bells Up Winery: Meeting the Moment

Bells Up Winery: Meeting the Moment


Posted on Apr 27, 2022

Willamette Valley winery

Sara & Dave Specter.

Over the past several years of interviewing close to 300 winemakers, we’ve come across a lot of stories of unlikely journeys where individuals or couples of have packed up their (often corporate) lives and moved to a different part of the country to pursue a life in wine. The common denominator in those stories has been a dream fueled by passion. But passion alone isn’t always enough to turn winemaking into a viable business. At Bells Up Winery, Dave & Sara Specter have found success by focusing on making quality wine, while at the same time connecting with quality people.

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