Vineyard: Crawford Beck

AppellationEola-Amity Hills
VarietiesPinot Noir

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2010 Winderlea Crawford Beck Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.0% alc., $48. Prominent scientists, David and Jeanne Beck, moved to Oregon from New Jersey in 2005 and bought a 48- acre property with 15 acres of vines in Jory soils. 11 acres of Pinot Noir are planted to 115, 60, Swan and Pommard clones. · Moderately light reddish-purple hue in the glass. The nose and palate feature dark red cherries and berries sprinkled with dried herbs and flower petals. Notes of forest floor and tar are also evident. On the lighter side, but juicy and pleasant with polished tannins. Good. Reviewed November 24, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2009 Seven of Hearts Crawford Beck Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., 98 cases, $35.Released May 1, 2011. 100% clone 115 from a single vineyard with volcanic soils. Native yeast fermentation, aged in 23% new French oak barrels, unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromas of dark red fruits including strawberries, polished wood and cut flowers. Tasty essence of darker red berries and cherries with a subtle note of anise and a riff of citrus peel on the finish. Soft in the mouth with supple tannins and bright acidity at the end. Good. Reviewed August 13, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »