2021 AD Beckham Syrah

Beckham Estate Vineyard is perched on the flank of Parrett Mountain in Oregon’s Chehalem Mountains AVA. 

The A.D. Beckham wines  are a convergence of two passions- ceramics and wine. The terra cotta amphorae used to make these wines are handcrafted in Andrew’s studio on our vineyard.

Harvest: September 2021  

Alc: 14.2%

AVA: Red Mountain

Fermentation: Syrah fruit was de-stemmed and fermented in amphora with no added commercial yeast or SO2 additions. 

Cellaring: After primary fermentation the wine was pressed and aged in amphora and a 100L French oak foudre. Minimal S02 at bottling. 

Bottled un-fined and unfiltered

Production: 180  cases 

Tasting notes: Layers of blackberry, blueberry and violets with savory dried herbs, olives and compelling texture.