Our Take: Bright and lifted, with aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, and watermelon layered with white pepper, fresh herbs, and a stony mineral edge. The palate is crisp and finely textured, showing juicy red fruit, citrus zest, and a subtle saline note. Energetic acidity drives a clean, dry finish with a lightly savory, Loire-inspired snap.

Winery: Inspired by the Cabernet Franc Rosés of Domaine Guiberteau, we were thrilled to have the opportunity to work with some of the sparse Willamette Valley-grown Cabernet Franc vines for the first time in 2024. The cool marine air blowing into the neighborhood at Eola-Springs Vineyard ensured a later harvest date with patient development of flavors, retention of fresh acidity and promotion of spicy/floral aromatics. This rose is both delightful and serious. Chill it and crush it, day or night. Or cellar it for 5+ years with development of increasingly pronounced perfume and nuanced texture.

Wine Notes:

• Harvested early morning on October 8, 2024

• Limited pre-fermentation skin maceration for a kiss of color

• Fermentation in stainless tank with no malolactic fermentation and good retention of naturally-dissolved CO2

• On lees 4 months, then delicately filtered and bottled without fining on March 4, 2025