Our local break in the weather — more like, “welcome summertime” — brings out the rosé in me. Today’s wine, from Oregon’s Dundee Hills, is one of Stoller Family Estate’s most delightful, and early, releases. This one sells rapidly and its newest iteration is simply a breath of freshness. If you don’t know Stoller, theirs is one of the great success stories of Oregon’s spectacular growth in Pinot Noir production.
2015 Pinot Noir Rosé, Stoller Family Estate $25 srp
Bright salmon color. Overt nose of strawberry and sour cherry with elements of citrus peel, spice and a touch of beet root. (It smells like Pinot Noir — and that’s good!) Flavors are reminiscent of berries, cherry and juicy watermelon. It is ripe and rounded on the palate with a lovely fruit “cushion” and just enough acidity. A great way to bring in spring.
90/100 points
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