Oregon Pinot Noir grapes also make fine rosé wines, a number of winemakers have discovered, including Van Duzer Vineyards of Dallas, Ore. Burgundy native Florent-Pierre Merlier made this a showy number with aromas of grapefruit, rhubarb and kiwi fruit, then flavors of yellow grapefruit and strawberry. It ends with a crisp, tart finish ideal for foods with a little fat like rich cheeses and cured meat. This won a unanimous double gold medal at the 2016 Cascadia Wine Competition.
Rating: Outstanding!
Production: 1,320 cases
Alcohol: 13.5%
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