"Delicious Wines for Good Times"!
Winemaker Kate Norris crafts wines that nobly represent exactly that. Completely delicious wines delivering the properties of Oregon's finest vineyards, without breaking the bank.
Responsible Farming
Our wines come from responsibly farmed, terroir expressive vineyards in Oregon and Washington and eschew traditional wine barriers.
Respectful Winemaking
We produce approachable and balanced wines through minimal intervention, employing an ethos rooted in French winemaking.
Proudly Portland
We’ve been making wine in the heart of SE Portland since 2012.
A Unique, Food Friendly, Well Put Together Red Priced for Everyone!
The Loire Valley, and notably the wines of Cheverny, were the initial inspiration for the flavor profile of Béton. Since its inception 10 years ago, we’ve loved bringing together a mix of varieties that perfectly fit our mission with this wine – yumminess for any occasion, the ultimate bistro wine for one and all!
We attribute the success of Béton to the desire of so many to have an intriguing and food-friendly, yet never overly heavy or boozy red wine as a mainstay at the dinner table. The heart of this wine will always hale from the experiences we felt from the wines of the Loire, but we look at the Pacific Northwest more broadly as our palate to draw inspiration and the grapes that make this wine so unique each vintage.
Tasting Notes:
The 2020 Béton truly is a triumphant medium bodied wine in an otherwise very difficult year. Deliciously peppery and fruit laden, this highly quaffable wine is perfect as always for a grill out, or to sip at a party with friends and family. The aromatics are clearly Cabernet Franc with violet floral overtones, graphite and ripe red raspberry. The pallet is juicy, clean, fruity, but balanced with Cabernet Franc notes of peppers, ripe berries and exotic spices. We love the elegance and focus the earthy, mineral notes, contrasting with the red berry fruits for this very tasty vintage!