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Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills
Service
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Cellaring
Optimum consumption: 1 to 7 years
Ageing potential : 10 years
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Tasting temperature
16°C (61-62°F)
Grape variety
Pinot Noir
Vineyard
Roserock Vineyard is located at the southern part of the Eola-Amity Hills, in the southern Willamette Valley. The soils are volcanic, ancient, with an elevation between 120 and 260 meters above sea level. This ideal position thus benefits from a rather unique cooling effect called the Van Duzer corridor and which makes it possible to produce classic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, typical of cool climates. Roserock is certified "Low Input Viticulture Environment" for sustainable viticulture.
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Tasting
by Véronique Boss-Drouhin
Our Roserock Pinot Noir is vibrant to the eye, with the clarity of a perfect ruby. A pop of cacao and cola leaps from the glass, evolving into a fresh, pure nose suggesting crushed spices, bright red fruit, and a hint of blackberry bramble. The essence of sweet dried cherries is complemented by silky tannins and aromatic depth, highlighted by cranberry and plum. It is structured and balanced, with a power in the mouth and a long finish.
Vintage
While winter temperatures were slightly warmer than average, and drought conditions continued across the west, February 2021 was defined by an ice-storm unlike anything seen in the Willamette Valley for 40 years.
The growing season started out relatively cool but continued dry. The Willamette Valley saw mild to moderate early to mid-April frosts, followed by an early season heat event at the start of May. At the end of June, we experienced the warmest days ever recorded in the Valley, and yet the vines remained healthy and resilient.
At the end of this dramatic growing season, the vines delivered grapes with complex flavours, incredible balance, and layers of elegance. As winemakers and grape growers, we couldn’t have asked for a better gift from the vineyard.
Winemaking
Our Roserock Pinot Noir is a cuvée selection from the estate’s 35 blocks, which are handpicked, sorted and individually fermented. While Pinot Noirs from the Eola-Amity Hills are typically known for their structure and power, Véronique Drouhin emphasizes Roserock’s elegant and refined qualities, making for a delicious and age worthy cuvée.