The 2022 Pinot Noir Aeolian is darkly floral, as a mix of dried violets, lavender and incense forms an enticing bouquet. This is soothingly round and supple, showing a lick of salty minerality up front that perfectly offsets its ripe wild berry fruits. The 2022 leaves the palate stained in primary concentration, with a bitter blackberry tinge and edgy tannins that make for a lovely punctuation to the experience. The Aeolian hails from vines planted in 2001 at 700 feet in the higher elevations of Bethel Heights. (Eric Guido, Vinous, August 2024)
The 2022 Pinot Noir Aeolian is darkly floral, as a mix of dried violets, lavender and incense forms an enticing bouquet. This is soothingly round and supple, showing a lick of salty minerality up front that perfectly offsets its ripe wild berry fruits. The 2022 leaves the palate stained in primary concentration, with a bitter blackberry tinge and edgy tannins that make for a lovely punctuation to the experience. The Aeolian hails from vines planted in 2001 at 700 feet in the higher elevations of Bethel Heights. (Eric Guido, Vinous, August 2024)
Aug 8th, 2024
Bright dark fruit, love the liveliness if the palette
Bright dark fruit, love the liveliness if the palette
4 people found it helpfulAug 26th, 2014
Lovely example of a fuller, bigger Pinot from Oregon, but still balanced and elegant. Intensely flavored layers of baked red fruit, really pleasing. Herbal notes on the end, medium body. Still, plenty of great examples of this kind of wine for much lower price.
Lovely example of a fuller, bigger Pinot from Oregon, but still balanced and elegant. Intensely flavored layers of baked red fruit, really pleasing. Herbal notes on the end, medium body. Still, plenty of great examples of this kind of wine for much lower price.
3 people found it helpfulAug 29th, 2015
This is one heck of a good step up from the Estate bottling. Ben Casteel chose the best of the Estate fruit to make this wine.
Ripe, but quite balanced(trademark Bethel). Round fruits, well integrated oak and a finish that just won't quit.
This is one heck of a good step up from the Estate bottling. Ben Casteel chose the best of the Estate fruit to make this wine.
Ripe, but quite balanced(trademark Bethel). Round fruits, well integrated oak and a finish that just won't quit.
3 people found it helpfulAug 8th, 2015
Consistently my favorite Bethel Heights Pinot Noir. Attractive on the nose and a balanced flavorful wine. Ripe cherry flavors.
Consistently my favorite Bethel Heights Pinot Noir. Attractive on the nose and a balanced flavorful wine. Ripe cherry flavors.
1 person found it helpfulJul 9th, 2021The Aeolian Pinot Noir continues to be my favorite Bethel Heights wine. Ripe black cherry flavors that linger on the finish.
The Aeolian Pinot Noir continues to be my favorite Bethel Heights wine. Ripe black cherry flavors that linger on the finish.
1 person found it helpfulMay 23rd, 2020
13.3% alc. 30% new oak. Refined. Pretty fruit, cocoa nibs, soft acidity.
13.3% alc. 30% new oak. Refined. Pretty fruit, cocoa nibs, soft acidity.
1 person found it helpfulJan 26th, 2020
Bright dark fruit, almost red cherry and strawberry, nice minerality, charcoal. Pretty good lighter bodies Pinot.
Bright dark fruit, almost red cherry and strawberry, nice minerality, charcoal. Pretty good lighter bodies Pinot.
1 person found it helpfulJan 26th, 2020
Nose is muted. Palate has some fruit. Balanced. Some wood.
Nose is muted. Palate has some fruit. Balanced. Some wood.
1 person found it helpfulNov 20th, 2019A wonderful Pinot Noir. Fruity with a touch of sweetness on a base that hints of tart cherry. The aromatics have wonderful floral accents. The Aeolian is consistently my favorite Bethel Heights Pinot Noir.
A wonderful Pinot Noir. Fruity with a touch of sweetness on a base that hints of tart cherry. The aromatics have wonderful floral accents. The Aeolian is consistently my favorite Bethel Heights Pinot Noir.
1 person found it helpfulJun 29th, 2019
Eola - Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
