The Estate Chardonnay represents their entire planted acreage, thus provides the most complete expression of Chardonnay from their estate in each vintage. They make their picking decisions with tension and vibrancy favored over opulence and richness, as they believe this gives them the best expression of their sense of place. This wine will benefit from cellaring for at least three years and/or decanting a few hours ahead of time.

When their family arrived at Bethel Heights in 1977 they found a flourishing ecosystem in place: healthy living soils, a stream running through a shady ravine fed by a pure clean spring, and a rich diversity of wildlife with which they try to live in peace. Above all else they seek to grow their grapes and make their wine without diminishing the vibrant life of this place.

Bethel Heights has long been on the forefront in the fight for farmland protection in Oregon, a never-ending battle against urban sprawl. Ironically, the new battle now is to protect habitat and biodiversity from farmland sprawl, which is why in 2017 Bethel Heights became one of the founders of the The Willamette Valley Oak Accord, bringing together private landowners around a commitment to protect and restore some of the last remaining oak habitat in the Valley.