Bell’Amici Club Dinner Party Night 1
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Tasting Notes for Fall 2025
2022 Unmet Desire
The 2022 Unmet Desire is 100% Estate Pinot Noir with a sultry edge and a seductive label to match. Fragrances of orange blossom and fennel pollen open into lush bing cherry layered with warm tobacco and a smoldering spice. 11.4% ABV. 200 cases produced. A percentage of all bottle sales directly supports Wine Country Pride, a registered 501(c)3.
2022 Black Heart Méthode Champenoise Sparkling
The 2022 Black Heart sparkles with a golden hue. The nose offers notes of brioche, fresh pear, green apple, and lemon zest with a lift of honeysuckle. On the palate, a fine mousse and bright acidity deliver crisp flavors of orchard fruit with a mineral core and a long, clean finish. Made from estate-grown Pinot Noir with 12% Chardonnay. 13.67% ABV. A percentage of all bottle sales directly supports the ACLU of Oregon.
2022 Sangiovese
The 2022 Sangiovese opens with aromas of dusty cinnamon, fennel pollen, and a hint of orange rind. Bright acidity carries red fruit flavors of strawberry preserves and ripe cherry, layered with subtle notes of anise, vanilla, and honey. Fruit-forward and luscious, it finishes lively and long. 100% Sangiovese from the Kiona Vineyard in Washington, barrel aged 16 months in French oak. 14.6% ABV.
2023 Dolcetto
The 2023 Dolcetto shows vivid ruby color with aromas of dark cherry, amareno, and cedar spice accented by chocolate notes. The palate brings flavors of blueberry and lemon zest with a touch of nutmeg. Dry, finely structured tannins frame the wine, finishing with a whisper of maple and mineral freshness. A rare Oregon expression of Dolcetto, this vintage is both plush and precise. 100% Dolcetto from Jubilee Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills, barrel aged 19 months. 13% ABV. 195 cases produced.
2023 Stardust
The 2023 Stardust Tempranillo opens with a lightly dusty nose, then reveals candied cranberry and strawberry jam still on the stove top. Notes of white pepper round out the bouquet. The palate is round and balanced, showing ripe red fruit layered with subtle vanilla and a peppery finish. 100% Tempranillo sourced from Zenith Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills. 13.1% ABV. 75 cases produced.
Bell’Amici Fall Club Party – Night 2
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Tasting Notes for Spring 2023 Releases
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2021 Jules Pinot Noir: From our Estate Three Wives Vineyard. Cranberry and spice nose, orange-cinnamon, earthy palate, and all those classic high-toned Dundee Hills red fruits with notes of tobacco and black cherry. A creamy, smooth finish. 38% new French oak, predominantly whole cluster, 11 months in barrel.
Black Heart celebrates resilience, joy, beauty and love.
2020 Jubilee Dolcetto: Great nose! Juicy black cherry palate, cherry wood with notes of cedar box and dusty sage minerality on the finish.
Willamette Valley Chardonnay, crisp and bright, pear and honey dew melon on the nose. Nice acid with Meyer lemon, clean minerality on the finish.
Tasting Notes for Fall 2022 Wine Club
2020 Kiona Sangiovese –Strawberry preserves on the nose, juicy with terra cotta minerality. 100% Sangiovese from Kiona Vineyard in the Red Mountain AVA in eastern Washington. In barrel for 14 months.
2020 Gold Star “Super Tuscan” Our take on this iconic wine style. Aromas of autumnal leaves and forest floor, nutty grains flavors of strawberry pie, fat blueberries, almonds and marscapone. Great acid with clay-brick minerality 90% Sangiovese 5% Carmenere 5%, 5% Lagrein. Sangiovese from Wahluke Slope, Washington.
2020 Rosebud Nebbiolo — Wet stone minerality, dusty tannins, chocolate powder, juicy strawberry ebullience, orange rind, jewels and red apple skin. From Rosebud Vineyard in the Wahluke Slope AVA of Eastern Washington. Aged 14 months in barrel.
2019 Three Wives Vineyard Lagrein — Dark chocolate nose, wild raspberry bramble and cedar box finish. Hints of tobacco, anise and spice. 24 months in barrel
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2021 Black Heart Sparkling (Club Prerelease only at this time) Botticelli’s Venus de Milo emerges from the sea: fresh mousse. Notes of nectarines, persimmons mineral and brine of seashells. Touch of preserved lemon, tea roses and cherries.100% Pinot Noir grapes grown at the family Estate Vineyard in the Dundee Hills of the Willamette Valley. Methode Champenoise.
Black Heart celebrates resilience, joy, beauty and love.
