Perched on a hilltop in the foothills of the Willamette Valley Coastal Range, Bluebird Hill Cellars creates hand-crafted wines reflecting the superlative quality of grapes grown in our region. Their wines are produced in small lots, and carefully shepherded from fruit to bottle to deliver food friendly wines to be appreciated in all settings. This bottle of wine can be the perfect companion to a casual picnic, dinners with good friends, and your finest dining occasions.
88 Points - Wine Enthusiest
13.4% Alc. by Vol.
When the aroma of peach melba hits, you know you are in for a treat. First off, a cup of chamomile tea touched with a bit of turbinado sugar is a relaxing flavor combination. The Golden Delicious apple and melon flavors are mere bonuses. The wine’s smooth, slippery texture is graced by soft acidity. Pair with a hammock. - Michael Alberty
Sunset International Wine Competition Gold Medal
Wine Enthusiast Nov 2023 Issue: 92 points & Editor's Choice
Willamette Valley Round-Up by Jeb Dunnuck: 90 points
Great NW Wines Platinum Awards Platinum Medal
13.3% Alc. by Vol.
Expressive, full-flavored, richly textured, barrel fermented. Notes of green apple, kiwi and tropical fruits, framed in subtle notes of sweet toasty oak. This is a versatile food wine, capable of pairing nicely with fish, as well as a juicy rib-eye. A white wine for the Cab Lover.
89 Points
198 Cases Produced
14.4% Alc. by Vol.
Immaculate fruit, barrel fermentation in neutral French oak, and parial malolactic (to naturally balance the acidity), help make this their most versatile food wine. It’s nice by itself, and will pair nicely with any dish that goes with wine.
90 Points
140 Cases Produced
14.1% Alc. by Vol.
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Soft gold / yellow in color displaying aromas of honeysuckle, vanilla shortbread and ripe pear. It’s palate is rich and round, with inviting flavors of dried apricots, peaches and cream and pineapple, finishing with a dry mineral finish.
92 Wine Enthusiast (Editor's Choice)
13.5% Alc. by Vol.
Ritner soils, slightly north facing slope at about 750’ elevation. Barrel fermented. This wine features flavors of lemon gelato, thyme and toasted almonds.
Gold Medal from Oregon Wine Awards
Bronze Medal from TexSom International Wine Awards
12.0% Alc. by Vol.
Lush fruit flavors combine in a mellow mix of apple, pear and light citrus. It’s a rich wine, creamy and fruit-driven, with substantial weight and length.
Wine & Spirits - 90 Points
14.0% Alc. by Vol.
The bright golden wine starts with notes of cantaloupe, grapefruit, red delicious apple and orange blossom. Follow are tastes of ripe peach, sweat cream, vanilla, blueberry and papaya. A crisp wine with a creamy lingering finish.
Silver - Savor NW Wine Competition 2021
85 Points - Wine Enthusiast 2021
12.5% Alc. by Vol.
Columbia/Yakima Valley AVA. Spanish Galicia Style (very crisp with grapefruit to lemon grass fruit flavors) similar to Napa Sauvignon Blanc, great with seafood.
90 points Wine Enthusiast
14.5% Alc. by Vol.
The 2021 Affinités Chardonnay pops with citrus blossom, lemon curd and quince. These lovely aromatics then give way to hints river rock, fresh rain and baked apples. Minerality and wet stone on the palate unfold to reveal flavors of lemon zest and tart candied apples. Tightly grained French oak nuance and fruit driven intensity add weight and power as the wine continues to drive forward. This impressive Chardonnay is defined by its linear precision and consistent tension. There is a remarkable purity here, an electricity of bound energy that cannot be mistaken for anything other than a wine of significance and ageability.
97 pts. Intern. Wine Report
94 pts. Decanter
13.0% Alc. by Vol.
The 2021 Albariño Redford-Wetle Vineyard, whole cluster pressed and fermented in barrel, offers a singular, kaleidoscopic expression. The nose is bursting with tropical fruit, lemongrass, beeswax and candle smoke aromas, and the medium-bodied palate mirrors the aromatic intensity with its concentrated, floral fruit. It has refreshing acidity and a pleasantly grippy texture that pushes the finish on and on.
92 Points - Wine Enthusiest
13.1% Alc. by Vol.
Lithe, bright and balanced, offering immediate joy.
Sourced from two organically farmed vineyards set in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, this wine was aged for 12 months in 30% new French oak barrels. A beautifully balanced, fruit-forward, and bright Pinot Noir that lets the vintage speak for itself.
90 Points - Wine & Spirits
13.0% Alc. by Vol.
For more than thirty years our Estate Pinot Noir has been the most transparent statement of Bethel Heights terroir that we produce. Old vine storytelling delivered with tension and energy - this wine is the foundation of our house.
93 Points - Wine Spectator
13.2% Alc. by Vol.
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This is a solid, spicy wine with a generous mix of berry and barrel flavors. Blackberry, mocha, toast and coffee components are threaded through, with supporting acidity. The tannins are unobtrusive but ripe, with a gentle touch of bourbon tea trickling down through the finish.
2022 Wine Enthusiast: 91 Points
2022 San Francisco International Wine Competition Silver Medal
2022 LA Invitational Wine Challenge Silver Medal
2022 Savor NW Wine Competition Double Gold Medal/96 Points
2022 Sunset International Wine Competition Silver Medal
13.7% Alc. by Vol.
Perched on a hilltop in the foothills of the Willamette Valley Coastal Range, Bluebird Hill Cellars creates hand-crafted wines reflecting the superlative quality of grapes grown in our region. Our wines are produced in small lots, and carefully shepherded from fruit to bottle to deliver food-friendly wines to be appreciated in all settings. This bottle of wine can be the perfect companion to a casual picnic, dinners with good friends and your finest dining occasions.
Platinum Medal - 95 points 2021 Great Northwest Wine Platinum Challenge
Gold Medal 2021 Sunset International Wine Competition
94 Points Wine Enthusiest
13.5% Alc. by Vol.
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This beautiful blend of clones including Pommard, 115, and 777 hits with aromas of wet stone, rich plum and sage. The mid-palate shares bright notes of bing cherry married with woody undertones, leaving a lingering warmth reminiscent of black pepper.
94 Points - James Suckling
13.9% Alc. by Vol.
The grapes for the Coventina Pinot Noir are grown from a clone known for its richness and dark fruit. These grapes have produced a Coventina wine that is one of the more substantive Pinot Noirs the vintners have seen coming from the area. The properties of the vineyard allow the grapes to come to full ripeness at moderate alcohol levels. Fruit with that much ripeness stands up well to 100% French oak barrels. To add complexity to the final product, the grapes are processed in three different types of fermenters. The different forms of fermentation clearly lead to very different wines in the barrels. Proper blending results in a layered, complex Pinot Noir.
Silver – 2018 Oregon Wine Competition
Silver – 2019 Sunset International Wine
Silver – 2019 Sommeliers Choice Awards
Silver – 2020 SF Chronicle
Silver– 2020 East Meets West Wine Challenge
Silver – 2020 International Women’s Wine Competition
Silver – 2020 Sunset International Wine Competition
Wine Enthusiast 89 points
14.5% Alc. by Vol.
True expression of this classic varietal, with layers of juicy raspberry, strawberry and rhubarb flavors. This mouthfeel is rich and velvety, leading into a long finish with subtle notes of toasty oak and minerality. A great choice for pairing with a juicy burger hot off the grill.
91 Points
150 Cases Produced
14.4% Alc. by Vol
This estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of blackberries, cassis and cedar. On the palate it is fruit-forward with flavors of blackberries and Bing cherries with hints of oak. The tannins are well-balanced and provide for a long smooth finish.
Gold Winner
14.0% Alc. by Vol.
The Temperance Hill Pinot Noir is made from the best barrels of the vintage that marry well together after the single block barrels have been chosen. The goal is to make a wine that shows the overall character of the Temperance Hill Vineyard. This Pinot spends 15 - 16 months in a range of French Oak barrels.
Wine & Spirits - 93 Points
14.0% Alc. by Vol.
Founded in 2007, Maison Bleue is dedicated to the production of terroir-driven wines from the Walla Walla Valley, focused primarily on Rhône varietals such as Syrah, Grenache and Viognier from The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater. Our winemaking is an uncompromised style of traditional techniques, gentle handling and a modest use of French oak.
"Compelling, achingly pure aromas of blueberry, boysenberry, flower and tangerine are followed by elegant, soft-feeling flavors that bring a dazzling sense of purity. It's a unique, knee-buckling expression. Sean P. Sullivan" - 92/100, Wine Enthusiast
13.8% Alc. by Vol.
King Cyrus the Great was instrumental in planting extensive vineyards and producing wine throughout his territory. Cyrus supplied his troops with wine rations for strength; however, he allowed some food and wine to be captured by the enemy. Once his enemies became intoxicated, Cyrus’ arm attacked and defeated them.
92 Points - Wine Enthusiast
13.8% Alc. by Vol.
Extra ripeness in the vineyard translates to a more generous core of red-black fruits. Blackberry and fresh cracked pepper entwine perfectly with matured and lengthy tannins on the finish.
Aged 12 months in French Oak barrels, 10% new. Filtered, no fining.
91 Points - Wine Enthusiest
92 Points - Wine & Spirits
13.7% Alc. by Vol.
Melrose Vineyards’ Estate Pinotage has an unmistakable soft velvet body with red fruit tones of pomegranate and raspberry and accompanying floral notes. This fruit forward wine has been achieved by aging in neutral French oak barrels for 6 months.
87 Points - Wine Enthusiast 2021
12.8% Alc. by Vol.
L’Ensemble is a carefully crafted assemblage of individually fermented blocks from some of the finest vineyards in the Willamette Valley. Production levels are subject to vintage quality, where only the most texturally rich barrels are elevated into this sensational blend. It took multiple years of vineyard and winery trials to identify and isolate the subtle variations of each site we farm. Then we adjust our farming approach each vintage to liberate a boldness and individualized charisma from the vines that may have otherwise been absent.
Their first vintage made entirely at the Nicolas-Jay Estate, the wines are showing purity of fruit, beautiful texture and tension and are sure to continue to evolve for years in bottle. The 2021 L’Ensemble is silky, pretty and elegant, but with a grit and willpower that suggests an exquisite vintage made by an experience and sensitive winemaking approach.
96 pts. Intern. Wine Report
95 pts. Jeb Dunnuck
13.0% Alc. by Vol.
Signature deep red colors. The aromas of dark stone fruit give way to hints of licorice, tobacco and spice and help to deliver the palate more of the same with notes of blueberry, wet stone, and forest floor. The introduction of some whole cluster fruit has given it a nice herbaciousness as well. Full bodied with very round tannins. Definitely a cellar stocker.
60 cases produced
Sean Ludford, BEVX.com - 4 Stars - 91 Points
14.1% Alc. by Vol.
This is Red Hills Cellars first Rogue Valley wine, and they could not be more thrilled with the results. Darker than many Rose’s, this wine is over the top with strawberry and subtle hints of pear, while not being overly sweet and holding a nice balance of acidity. It will remind you of biting into a freshly picked strawberry that has been warmed by the sun. This wine is very approachable and pairs well with lighter barbecue, grilled tri-tip with chimichurri, or just chilling on the patio. A very fun wine to drink.
Sean Ludford, BEVX.COM - 4 Stars - 95 Points
2020 Oregon Wine Experience - Silver Medalist
Oregon Wine Press - Cellars Selects - July 2020 Winner
This wine should bottled as a perfume so its aromas of ripe Hood strawberries, honeysuckle and dried Hidcote lavender can be dabbed on all nearby pulse points. The wine's tannins are grippy, with bright flavors of blackberry, lemon and buttered toast points. - Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
13.4% Alc. by Vol.
A complex and expressive bouquet that immediately pulls one into the glass, this blend from all three estate vineyards showcases the deft balance of ripeness and elegance found in the 2021 vintage.
92 Points - Wine Spectator
92 Points - James Suckling
13.3% Alc. by Vol.
Deep, full-bodied red blend with flavors of plum and dark red berries. Smooth tannins and a long finish. This wine was aged for 20 months in barrel.
52% Syrah, 45% Petite Sirah, 3% Tempranillo
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
105 Cases Produced
14.2% Alc. by Vol.
Light medium-bodied wine with a bright acidity, smooth tannins and a long finish, delivering flavors and aromas of wild berries, apple, pear, melon, lemon blossom and a touch of citrus.
89 Points - Wine Enthusiast
200 Cases Produced
12.0% Alc. by Vol.
The 2021 Estate Pinot Noir reflects the multifaceted nature of the vintage: the abundance of fruit from our early picks under sunny skies and the earthen complexity they found from the older vines picked in cooler October weather. Blending the Estate is often the most difficult task because it is their largest bottling each vintage, and thus includes both the successes and shortcomings. Thanks to diligent farming from our vineyard team, attention to detail, and a fantastic winemaking team for harvest, the 2021 Estate Pinot Noir contains only successes.
93 Points - Wine Spectator
13.5% Alc. by Vol.
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Albariño is a delicate Spanish white grape that thrives on Abacelas’ estate vineyards. It produces an assertive, dry wine characterized by beautiful floral aromas and fruity flavors that finishes with refreshing acidity.
90 Points - James Suckling
13.3% Alc. by Vol.