Like California, Oregon is also heavily inundated with the current fires along the West Coast, and only time will tell the impact this will have moving forward.

Oregon has made a name for itself as a world class wine region in the past few decades and are farmers first, honoring their commitment to the land, grapes and region. Many prominent winemakers from Burgundy have also made parts of Oregon their second home and celebrate the area and viticulture, as the climate and latitude have remarkable similarity to their home region and produce wines very Burgundian in style.  

The Drouhin Family is one of those who sought to expand their craft to two continents, and after over a hundred years of winemaking in France, chose property and began making several wines using the traditional varietals, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Their production includes Roserock, which  is produced from the best grapes handpicked from 35 sites throughout the Eola-Amity Hills, a subregion in the Willamette (rhymes with damnit) Valley. The style is more feminine and soft, noting that “Roses are fleeting expressions of beauty, while rocks evoke strength and permanence. Roserock Vineyard is already living up to its name, producing wines of grace that are delicious upon release but have the potential for outstanding longevity.”

The 2016 Joseph Drouhin Roserock Vineyards has velvety soft tannins and a bright red cherry palate with an earthiness and minerality. Notes of violets and spice round out the complexity and balance the ripe fruit and enhance the finish. 

Recommended Pairing Notes: Coq au Vin or a Grilled Vegetable Tart with Mushrooms