With a century of farming orchards in Southern Oregon, the Naumes family transitioned 6 acres of its vast holdings into Pinot Noir vines in 2013. Their custom-crush operations included bringing on Wente Vineyards-trained Chris Graves as their winemaker, and this marks their first Platinum from the Great Northwest Wine panel. Ripe nectarine, cherry blossom and minerality scents precede ripe pear, cherry pits, basil and a hint of tangerine on the palate that ends with refreshing brightness of red currant. It’s simply a delicious rosé by the family, which begins its second decade near Ashland with an expanded events center and as Naumes Suncrest Winery. Qualifying award: Oregon Wine Competition (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 92 points
Production: 119 cases
Alcohol: 13%
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