Description

Drouhin Oregon Roserock
Zéphirine Pinot Noir

Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Oregon

 

Rosa ‘Zephirine Drouhin’ is a cherry-pink Bourbon rose, famous for being completely thornless.
It was developed by French rose breeder, Bizot, in 1868. Its origin is unknown, although believed to be the
outcome of a cross between a Boursault rose and a Hybrid Perpetual rose. – Wikipedia

 

Fruit Source:

• • Roserock Vineyard, Drouhin Family Estate

AVA:

• • Eola-Amity Hills

Sustainable Certification:

• • LIVE

About Our Zéphirine Pinot Noir (V’22)

• • Our Zéphirine Pinot Noir is a barrel selection cuvée from the Roserock vineyard, and is a reference expression of the site.
  • Zéphirine conveys purity and beauty, reflects winemaker Véronique Drouhin’s dedication to elegance and finesse, and will age meaningfully for years to come.
  • The name refers to the Zéphirine Drouhin variety of climbing rose, which is known for its fragrance and beauty.

The 2022 Vintage

• • The 2022 growing season began with great optimism.

  • After a reasonable winter, bud break started in early April, right on schedule.

  • Then, an unprecedented arctic air mass swept in, bringing snowfall, below-freezing temperatures, and the first-ever frost to impact our vineyards.

  • Subsequent cool and damp conditions over the next few months caused sluggish vine growth, putting us 2-4 weeks behind by June.

  • Mercifully, Mother Nature bestowed abundant sunshine and higher-than-average temperatures on us as harvest approached, resulting in a gentle conclusion to the season and excellent fruit ripeness.

Véronique’s Tasting Notes:

• • The 2022 Zéphirine Pinot Noir embodies the poetic qualities of our Roserock vineyard.

  • It is alive with aromas of freshly picked raspberries, citrus, and marionberries, followed by delicate traces of rose petals and violets. 

  • On the palate, there is a vibrant mix of juicy strawberries, cardamom, fruit, and spice.

  • Both subtle and strong-willed, the 2022 Zéphirine is charming in its youth, with a silky-smooth texture and balanced structure that promise a long future.