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Bethel Heights Vineyard

6060 Bethel Heights Road NW Salem, OR 97304 Phone: 503-581-2262 E-mail: info@bethelheights.com The first vines were planted at Bethel Heights in 1977, making it one of the earliest vineyards in what is now the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, home to many of Oregon's most acclaimed vineyards and wineries. Our viticultural and winemaking practices have been refined over the decades to maximize the specific potential of each section of the estate vineyard. Now, as members of the next Casteel generation have come on board with a wealth of experience and fresh ideas, we remain committed to the principles that put Bethel Heights Vineyard on the map. Website: www.bethelheights.com Tasting Room Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. March - April: Weekends Only May - October: Open Tuesday - Sunday Other Times: By Appointment Tasting Fee: $5, refundable with wine purchase Please call ahead for groups of 8 or more Founders: Terry Casteel, Marilyn Webb, Ted Casteel, Pat Dudley & Barbara Dudley Winemaker: Ben Casteel Winemaker Emeritus: Terry Casteel Vineyard Manager: Ted Casteel Assistant Vineyard Manager: Mimi Casteel Acreage Planted: 71 acres Varieties Planted: Pinot noir - 54 acres Pinot blanc - 4 acres Pinot gris - 3 acres Chardonnay - 10 acres Elevation, Exposure and Soil Profile: Our vineyards have a southwest exposure ranging from 450 - 600 feet above sea level. Our soil is primarily Rittner and Nekia. Viticulture and Winemaking Philosophies: Our viticulture emphasizes small crop size and intensive canopy management. Our winemaking emphasizes gentle handling and natural processing, resulting in wines with soft tannins that are ready to drink young, yet age gracefully for five to ten years. Vineyards we Purchase Fruit From: Elton Vineyard Foris Vineyard Jesse James Vineyard Justice Vineyard (included in Estate numbers) Premier Pacific

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