2022 Rosé of Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, Dundee OR Frozen Grape Juice

$230.00
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Each pail includes five and quarter gallons of grape juice. Product will arrive partially frozen.

Willamette Valley, Dundee Oregon

Brix: 23.7, pH: 3.70

Harvested October 14th, 2022

“Oregon’s speciality is Pinot Noir, a delicate and temperamental grape considered by many to make the most sensual red wine in the world.” – Karen MacNeil, The Wine Bible

Like Burgundy in France, the Willamette Valley in Oregon is located on the 45th parallel. Both areas experience approximately the same number of degree days and an average rainfall of around 40 inches a year. Unlike Burgundy, however, Oregon receives almost all of its precipitation during the winter. This reduces the disease pressure Oregon growers face and also extends the growing season.

The Riverwood Ranch Vineyard was planted at the foot of the Dundee Hills in 2006 by Dale Smith (owner of Evergreen Aviation and the Spruce Goose Flying boat plane built by Howard Hughes). The vineyard lies at the confluence of the Willamette Valley and Yamhill Rivers over which flows a cool evening breeze each night to concentrate flavors. The vineyard features volcanic Jory Clay soils, which are much sought after for Pinot Noir.

"Pinot Noir from Jory soils are renowned for their bright red cherry and red-fruit flavour profile, with a high acidity and softer tannins.

- Amanda Barnes, Around the World in 80 Harvests

The vines are 100% 777 Clone. Previous vintages have been sold to Argyle Winery, and 12th and Maple Wine Co.

Each pail includes five and quarter gallons of grape juice. Product will arrive partially frozen.

Willamette Valley, Dundee Oregon

Brix: 23.7, pH: 3.70

Harvested October 14th, 2022

“Oregon’s speciality is Pinot Noir, a delicate and temperamental grape considered by many to make the most sensual red wine in the world.” – Karen MacNeil, The Wine Bible

Like Burgundy in France, the Willamette Valley in Oregon is located on the 45th parallel. Both areas experience approximately the same number of degree days and an average rainfall of around 40 inches a year. Unlike Burgundy, however, Oregon receives almost all of its precipitation during the winter. This reduces the disease pressure Oregon growers face and also extends the growing season.

The Riverwood Ranch Vineyard was planted at the foot of the Dundee Hills in 2006 by Dale Smith (owner of Evergreen Aviation and the Spruce Goose Flying boat plane built by Howard Hughes). The vineyard lies at the confluence of the Willamette Valley and Yamhill Rivers over which flows a cool evening breeze each night to concentrate flavors. The vineyard features volcanic Jory Clay soils, which are much sought after for Pinot Noir.

"Pinot Noir from Jory soils are renowned for their bright red cherry and red-fruit flavour profile, with a high acidity and softer tannins.

- Amanda Barnes, Around the World in 80 Harvests

The vines are 100% 777 Clone. Previous vintages have been sold to Argyle Winery, and 12th and Maple Wine Co.