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’23)

• • 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 2023 Vintage

• • In 2023, budbreak was unusually late, starting on April 30.

  • Next came an unexpected heat surge and minimal rainfall, a lasting pattern which compressed the period from budbreak to bloom to less than 45 days (a record)!

  • Our vineyards adapted well to these surprises, and when harvest started on September, the fruit looked great.

  • Towards the end of the month, we saw some significant rains.

  • The overall harvest concluded on October 5.

Véronique’s Tasting Notes:

• • The 2023 Zéphirine Pinot Noir reflects the beauty and character of our Eola-Amity Hills vineyard.

  • Fragrant and charming, it opens with expressions of violets, wild raspberry, bramble, and stone, followed by a hint of cinnamon.

  • The palate is graceful, silky, and poised, revealing layered notes of juicy plum, marionberry, and blackberry pie, framed by a subtle spiced earthiness.

  • Refined in structure and elegant in style, Zéphirine finishes with great length and promises exceptional aging potential.