RICH • FULL BODIED • WATERMELON

73 cases produced. Our new 2024 Pinot Noir Rosé is here in time to welcome the warm spring weather. A beautiful deep pink hue houses an array of zesty orange peel, rich watermelon and white peach flavors. Built from our very own Pinot Noir vines, this rosé was orchestrated with a farm-first mentality. Designating specific areas of our vineyard that would be farmed distinctly for rosé, rather than for red wine. And because our vineyard is family farmed, we were able to do something quite special in regards to the rosé process- during harvest, we picked individual lots on consecutive days to create several different grape skin contact schedules before sending the wines to press, allowing for us to pin point the exact body, structure and color we wished to achieve. The result is a dry rosé with considerable weight and intense flavor & aromatics. 

• Pommard, Wadenswil, Dijon 115: 48 hours skin contact
  
• Dijon 114, Dijon 667: 24 hours skin contact

Planted along the banks for the Columbia River, at the southern tip of Horse Heaven Hills AVA, Alder Ridge Vineyard’s site selection is second to none. Benefiting from the warmer continental climate of Columbia Valley’s growing season, but with cooling effects from the proximity of the river, high winds from the gorge, and large drops in nighttime temperatures- a beautiful balance of enough heat to optimally ripen but cool enough to retain the fruit’s vibrancy. 

Four unique ferments in three different vessels were used to add a layered complexity, while also utilizing two distinct French yeast strains derived from Loire Valley & Champagne. The stainless steel ferment was very reminiscent of a New Zealand style Sauvignon Blanc- bright acid backbone with a focus on grapefruit & gooseberry, as well as a lovely minty note on the bouquet. The new French oak barrel ferment added richness, texture & toasted notes, while the neutral oak barrel ferments added roundness and tropical fruit flavors.