As one of the oldest remaining self-rooted vineyards in our region, Bethany Heights has consistently produced some of the most distinctive and high-quality fruit in our repertoire of vineyards. Its lineage comes from the original Wadenswil clones brought from France, than to California, to our vineyards here at Stangeland in 1976 via Pinot pioneer Davit Lett, and finally this line to Bethany in 1992. We here at Stangeland feel the Wadenswil clone differs from the traditional Dijon and Pommard clones in that it benefits from Bordeaux-intended oak in its profile. The special privilege of a relationship with one of two coopers used at the renowned vintner Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, which is featured in the majority of the oaking, gives us the perfect Bordeaux specific barrel used in this 6-barrel blend.