beckham estate
Tucked away in the verdant serenity of Oregon’s Chehalem Mountains is a place where beauty and passion combine to inspire all of the senses. The turn of a potter’s wheel, an explosion of vibrant juice from luscious grapes, and in your glass behold the finesse and charm of Andrew Beckham’s amphora wines.
Andrew is a professional ceramist by trade, a teacher, a farmer, a vintner, and maker of stunning pieces of art. With his partner Annedria, they settled in this glorious region of the Willamette Valley in 2004 to raise their family. Life took an unexpected twist when, after tasting their neighbour’s wine, it occurred to them that their property was also perfectly situated for vines. Soon they were busy planting, and their first vintage arrived in 2009. Reading about the amphora wines of legendary producer Elisabetta Foradori, Andrew could not resist the urge to combine his passions, and apply his own art and craftsmanship to creating these containers that have been used in winemaking for centuries. After much experimentation, he now produces amphorae in sizes ranging to 500 litres, lovingly handling US-sourced terracotta in a purpose-built facility adjacent to their home. Using both estate and other locally grown organic and biodynamic dry-farmed fruit, the amphora wines are fermented and partially or fully aged in these distinctive vessels which impart freshness, tension, and clarity. Native yeasts, no additives save for a small amount of sulphur at bottling, unfined and unfiltered, Beckham’s wines are the beautiful expression of a Pacific Northwest terroir coming to life through the artistry of a creator whose inspiration transcends the strictures of time and space.
Blanc, 2022
An easy sipping wine for long and lovely evenings. This Edelzwicker-style field blend is an exciting co-ferment of 10 Alsatian and German varieties. Light and smooth, lovely tartness with touches of pineapple and kiwi.
Sincerus, 2021
A seductively textured Riesling with notes of lime, white lilies, and green apple. Sincerus is Latin for pure, honest, and true; qualities that speak to the winery's approach and to this to this wine's expression of place and variety.
Gewurztraminer, 2022
Deep golden hues and an enthralling evocation of exotic citrus. Orange blossoms on the nose, tangelo and blood orange in the mouth... Lively tension with a smooth and lingering finish. A spectacular gewurzt!
Olivia's Rosé, 2021
This rosé of Pinot Noir has it all! Complex flavours, a serious structure, yet all the fun you'd want for summery times. A bouquet of fresh ripe peaches with a cheeky touch of anis, juicy and mouth-wateringly fresh with just the perfect zing of acidity. Limited availability.
Aequalis, 2021
Equal parts Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, equal parts style and substance, this is just a pretty wine in every sense. Its deep pink colour that's almost ruby, its candied orange and huckleberry scents, its delicate acidity like crushed strawberries, its touch of red peppercorn on the finish... Dazzling.
Estate Pinot Noir, 2021
Four different Pinot Noir clones from across the vineyard, half of which is aged in amphora, the other half in neutral French oak puncheons. Bright and smooth, soft mouthfeel with bursting blackberries and fresh, crunchy red cherries.
Creta, 2021
Named after the Latin word for clay, this is a show-stopping expression of Pinot Noir. The quintessential Willamette grape is aged entirely in Andrew's hand crafted terracotta amphorae. Rich stewed plums and ripe dark cherries with silky, supple tannins, elegant balance, and a lingering finish. Any occasion becomes a special one in this wine's company.
