Willamette Valley Vineyards 2015 Rosé of Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $24
Two of Willamette Valley Vineyards’ most integral sites – Elton and Tualatin Estate – were picked Sept. 18-19 on both sides of 24 Brix, and fermentation began with 48 hours of skin contact. The next stage was three months in neutral French oak. Those phases led to the gorgeous light cherry color and a delightful nose of strawberry freezer jam, pink raspberry, watermelon, cherry and a hint of guava. There’s an enjoyable bit of spritzy acidity on the entry as watermelon and cherry lead the flavors. A touch of peach skin, golden raspberry and strawberry-rhubarb compote combine to provide plenty of briskness in the finish for salmon burgers, ahi tuna, grilled chicken or shrimp and summer salads.
Rating: Outstanding!
Production: 1,545 cases
Alcohol: 14.1%
Caroline C says
Isn’t Rose Day the second weekend in June every year? When did it become August 14th?
http://winefolly.com/update/national-wine-day/
http://www.forbes.com/sites/garywalther/2016/06/03/national-rose-day-is-upon-us-five-classic-roses-to-buy-for-june-11/#155219845f3f
http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-rose-day-second-saturday-in-june/
Andy Perdue says
Caroline,
Apparently, rosé is so important that it has a national day and an international day.
http://www.winegeeks.com/articles/52
Rose day Images says
Awesome :)