Bells Up Winery

"The proprietors of Newberg’s Bells Up Winery turned a basement hobby into a joy-fueled business featuring handcrafted Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, and Seyval Blanc."—Porthole Cruise Magazine called us one of "10 Boutique Oregon Wineries That Need Exploring" bellsupwinery.com/2020/06/24/bel…

"In early 2009, Specter took a one-year leave of absence from his job. He met with Joe Henke, owner of Henke Winery in Westwood, who allowed him to come in once a week, help out around the winery, and learn." Read about our winemaking journey, here... bellsupwinery.com/2014/06/09/a-t…

Discover what James, Kevin, Gabi & Ashley thought of Bells Up's Prelude Rosé, Titan Pinot Noir, and Firebird Syrah when Winemaker Dave joined them for the Men Who Blog Happy Hour. Then book your own online tasting with Dave, included with a case purchase! bellsupwinery.com/2020/08/24/men…

How'd we earn credibility with existing wineries? “I spent three years working in the cellar for a little urban winery in Cincinnati. When people heard [that] they went out of their way to help and give advice.” — Winemaker Dave, HosBrutality Podcast bellsupwinery.com/2020/12/03/wil…

Dave's winemaking approach? "We stick to our style & types of wines we enjoy. It's easier to sell wines you personally can get excited and passionate about. And, if the business tanks, we better like what we make because we'll have a lot to drink." bellsupwinery.com/2020/12/01/win…

Scott Kendall, travel writer and founder of PlayStayEat recently paid us a visit to sample our wines His thoughts? "We couldn’t help but admire and relate to this lovely couple who talk from the heart about their passions and priorities in life." bellsupwinery.com/2023/11/15/pla…

"To have an a sit down with the owner/winemaker is just unbelievable. So that you can hear why he did the wines. You can talk about the taste of the wines. If you’re truly serious about wine, this is where you need to be." - Linda Kissam, Big Blend Radio bellsupwinery.com/2023/10/14/big…

Fodor's Travel urges you to book a wine tasting at Bells Up! "If you’re after a wine-tasting experience that feels less like a formal presentation of wines and more like sitting down with old friends, Bells Up is the place to go." Book at 503.537.1328. bellsupwinery.com/2023/10/12/fod…

"Hosting up to six guests for a tasting allows for a very approachable winemaker experience. In fact, I found the Specters extremely enjoyable, putting me at ease right away." — MaryRose Denton calls Bells Up an "Amazing Boutique Winemaker Worth A Visit." bellsupwinery.com/2023/11/28/the…

"Much like putting notes together to create a symphony, the Specters took an old tree farm and transformed it into a working vineyard and winery, with all its moving parts."-Seattle Refined's Mary Rose Denton picks Bells Up for a Perfect Wine Weekend. bellsupwinery.com/2023/07/03/sea…

Winemaker Dave recently had the chance to pour our wines for two writers from The Boston Globe during a local Truffle Hunt and luncheon. They also dropped by our place and snapped the amazing photo above. Read more, here... bellsupwinery.com/2023/05/09/the…

What did Winemaker Dave tell The Pink Grape's Anthony Metzger is his favorite #bellsupmoment? "Without question, it’s getting to share what we do… You always hear that wine is an art and a science. We connect people to what we’re trying to accomplish." bellsupwinery.com/2023/02/13/the…

We're honored to be on Hippie in Heels' "Best Wineries in the Willamette Valley" list. Writer Aliya Hall says we stood out because "the experience I had tasting there, the atmosphere of the space and the feelings I had trying each wine." Try us yourself! bellsupwinery.com/2023/01/23/hip…

“During harvest, there’s absolutely one thing I can't live without. It’s what my wife Sara affectionately (I think) calls my ‘oompa loompa suit.’ This smashing ensemble consists of an old orange hoodie worn under brown, chest-high waders."-Winemaker Dave bellsupwinery.com/2022/10/29/vin…

Winetraveler.com, the BIGGEST wine tourism-focused website in the U.S., put Bells Up on its list of the “Best Wineries to Visit in Willamette Valley.” Read more about why our personal, winemaker-hosted tasting experiences stood out, here: bellsupwinery.com/2022/08/08/win…

"Small production enables winemaker Dave to concentrate on how to bring forth the uniqueness of their estate vineyard plots, as well as selected fruit from other regions, like the Walla Walla Valley AVA Firebird Syrah. Quite delicious." — Decanted Podcast bellsupwinery.com/2022/05/24/dec…

🍷 The Wine Write Randy Smith asked Winemaker Dave about Bells Up tastings: "We tailor visits to customers. Many are new to wine tasting. They may feel uncomfortable in a bigger winery. We encourage guests to ask questions. There are no dumb questions." bellsupwinery.com/2021/12/07/the…

Where do we get our wine names? Wine writer Elizabeth Smith: "Each wine is named for a classical musical composition, some of which feature French horn." “You taste wine, you hear it,” said Dave. “In each of my wines, I strive for harmony and balance.” bellsupwinery.com/2021/11/23/nap…

Does a unique wine tasting experience with great views and yummy wines sound good? 🔔 It did to Travel Oregon's Kay Kingsman, who wrote in their Road Tripper's Guide: "Vino lovers will enjoy sampling some of Oregon’s finest wines at Bells Up Winery." bellsupwinery.com/2021/09/30/tra…

AdVINEtures Allison and Chris featured US! "Passion alone isn’t always enough to turn winemaking into a viable business. At Bells Up, Dave & Sara found success by focusing on making quality wine, while at the same time connecting with quality people." bellsupwinery.com/2022/05/13/adv…