Those who seek to drilling down on vineyard-designate clonal selection Pinot Noir should enjoy the exploration at this property where Daniel Warnshuis farms and crafts the wines. He's surrounded by famous producers on Ribbon Ridge Road northwest of Newberg. The former varsity swimmer at Michigan State landed in Oregon after a career in the Silicon Valley, and the dry-farmed … [Read more...] about Utopia Wines 2017 The Utopia Vineyard Clone 777 Estate Reserve, Ribbon Ridge, $65
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Adelsheim Vineyard 2019 Artist Series Rosé, Willamette Valley, $28
For decades, this iconic Oregon property featured illustrations by Ginny Adelsheim on the label. Starting with this bottling, winemaker Gina Hennen’s flagship rosé of Pinot Noir will spotlight work by an emerging local artist, beginning with Lettie Jane Rennekamp. The light salmon color of the rose doesn’t clash with Rennekamp’s illustration. Enticing aromas of cotton candy, … [Read more...] about Adelsheim Vineyard 2019 Artist Series Rosé, Willamette Valley, $28
Seven Hills Winery 2019 Dry Rosé, Columbia Valley, $18
Each spring, the brilliance of Walla Walla Valley winemaker Casey McClellan is on display with one of the Pacific Northwest’s classiest examples of rosé. He pulls from the McClellan Estate Vineyard, denHoed and Gamache, staying true to his tradition by focusing on Cabernet Franc (77%) while blending in Malbec (13%) and Petit Verdot. Understated elegance starts with a pale … [Read more...] about Seven Hills Winery 2019 Dry Rosé, Columbia Valley, $18
Valcan Cellars 2019 Rosé of Malbec, Rogue Valley, $22
Argentine-born winemaker JP Valot of Silvan Ridge continues to grow his own brand around and beyond Eugene. He pays tribute to his homeland in this delightful work with the Bordeaux variety that has helped make Argentina famous. Kelly Vineyard in the Rogue Valley was the source, and the color carries this enticing strawberry juice color, supported by aromas of strawberry ice, … [Read more...] about Valcan Cellars 2019 Rosé of Malbec, Rogue Valley, $22
Lagana Cellars 2018 Breezy Slope Vineyard Pinot Noir Rosé, Walla Walla Valley $20
The DeWitt family of Dumas Station Wines owns Breezy Slope, a lofty and cooler site near Milton-Freewater, Ore., and Jason Fox and Todd Bernave struck gold with this pink produced from the Dijon clone 115 Pinot Noir vines they've been working with since 2013. Pulled in on Sept. 7 at 23 Brix and left on the skins for 12 hours, it offers bright cherry aromas joined by fresh … [Read more...] about Lagana Cellars 2018 Breezy Slope Vineyard Pinot Noir Rosé, Walla Walla Valley $20