Beran produces old vine Pinot Noir (above and below,right) on seven acres. Clonal selections consist of 35 yr Wadenswill and 28 yr Pommard and Dijon 115. Soils are classified as Laurelwood, deposited during and after Missoula flood events that left accumulations of silt or loess on top of preexisting soils and bedrock. (Photo by Geolink Wine.) |
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Beran
Hillsboro, Oregon
The Beran family produces small lot old vine Pinot Noir on their seven acre estate vineyard. Total production ranges from 450-550 cases annually. Vines are hand tended in sustainable fashion and fruit is processed by hand from meticulous sorting to the careful attention given to each barrel throughout fermenation process. The wine is aged in 1/3 new medium toast French oak for 11 months. After bottling, it is stored on site for at least a year before releasing it to the public. The vines at Beran are some of the original plantings in Oregon to experiment with the viability of wine production in Oregon. Pinot Noir with its particular climatic requirements would prove to be the signature grape of the region. Beran wines are elegant and robust as the old vine fruit and attention to detail transfer to the palate. 2004 Estate is a rich and textured wine with bright fruit interlaced with earth tones and balanced acidity. The palate displays anise, splashes of tobacco & leather, currant, rasberry, and a hint of chocolate.
The soil at Monks Gate is derived from sedimentary bedrock. It is so thoroughly weathered that there are no rocks to be found in the vineyard. The result is a deep silty clay loam knoen as Willakenzie soil. This is one of the two dominant soil types in Oregon wine country known for producing high quality Pinot Noir. (Photo by Geolink Wine.)
Beran wine is produced, stored, and poured in their refurbished dairy barn that was originally built in the 1880's.
