2023 Pinot Noir Rosé
Crafted with a “rosé intentional” mindset, our Rosé of Pinot Noir begins in the vineyard with a dedicated lot of the 777 clone. Meticulous cropping and early handpicking ensure concentrated and fresh grapes. Upon arrival at the winery, the fruit is destemmed and undergoes an extended cold soak on the skins for up to four days, a prolonged maceration that enhances color, flavor, and aromatic intensity. The berries are then gently pressed into neutral French oak barrels for fermentation and aging on the lees, building body and complexity. The end result of these many efforts is a varietal-driven, layered, and refreshing Rosé of Pinot Noir with mouthwatering acidity and ample texture.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Willamette Valley
Alcohol %
13.3
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Guava - Wild Strawberry - Magnolia
Vintage Notes
The 2023 vintage certainly kept us on our toes. Though a frigid early spring caused delayed budbreak, record-breaking temperatures through May created the shortest phenological intervals ever seen in the Willamette Valley. Sporadic rains in June and rare thunderstorms in August kept the vines hydrated, but the rapid pace of the vintage continued unabated. Harvest came in all at once like an unstoppable tidal wave, giving our crews the busiest September we’ve ever had. Despite its rapid and unpredictable nature, meticulous yield management and adept winemaking yielded a diverse array of aromatic and well-balanced wines.