Yes it's light, yes it's Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. And yes I absolutely LOVE this wine for those reasons. I have come to like certain Rose's because they are versatile for food matching and sipping but this Pinot is absolutely great at both. Want to impress a group in summertime with an outstanding, stand alone sipping wine...you found it here. It is fantastic for matching with lighter food faire like barbecued veggies or squash , or for those who are not into matching Chardonnay with chicken or fish like salmon.
My confession: I rarely drank Rose because it was too darn light and often too sweet, so my only next step was Beaujolais, which often way too one dimensional, so that left me with a huge gap to move into traditional Burgundy or full bodied Pinot Noir that were way too overpowering for many meals. This is Exactly why Willamette Valley Pinot has such a superb spot in the spectrum of red wine body/texture. And Big Table Farm is hands down the best wine for value of an Oregon Pinot. Plus the owners are so down to earth real, pleasant, and love talking wine, food, farming, nutrition, etc. I don't mean to make this an ad for Big Table Farm, but they make many great Pinots and other varietals. For the money this particular Pinot is hard to beat and you truly owe it to yourself to seek it out if you are looking for a lighter style Pinot that is increasing quickly in popularity. This is one of my most valued favorites because I am not able or willing to spend $65 or more for a bottle that can disappear in less than an hour with a few friends. — 9 years ago
Rose's Luxury — 10 years ago
One of the most pleasant rose's I have had lots red berry fruits and soft acidity extremely drinkable perfect for lunch or relaxing in the sun — 10 years ago
This was great. Had it at Rose's. I imagine this is what cherry coke would taste like after you dipped a red hot poker in it -- smokey tannins, ripe cherry, some vanilla oak softening things up. — 9 years ago
Had this at Rose's Luxury. Very good. — 9 years ago
Crisp and clean not too mineral. One of those rose's that when served cold tastes like water, really really yummy water. — 9 years ago
Really good summer wine! Not as fruity as other rose's and on the drier side. Delicious!
— 10 years ago
One of the best Rose's I've ever had. Crisp, long finish. Apples, wet stone, with hints of cinnamon and cedar. Sweet, but not overly. Good value. — 10 years ago
One of my favorite day to day Brut rose's — 10 years ago
Our Halfshell wine goes well with Rose's spaghetti and meatballs. Full-body, juicy blackberry with mild tannin. — 10 years ago
This is Rose's favorite Umpqua Valley Rose. Floral, fruity and slightly sweet. — 9 years ago
So lately, we have been on a champagne kick. Tonight a 1/2 bottle of the Billicart and Ruinart Rose's to see which we prefer. The truth is they are both very solid and score similarly. The Ruinart is a little brighter with mid red fruits and the Billicart has slightly better light red fruits w/ vanilla biscuits. The chalkiness in both is spectacular as is the acidity. The Billicart has a strawberry, cherry cream soda flavor I love that the Ruinart does not. Both finish; ripe, rich, round w/ a finish that doesn't stop. You can't go wrong with either. You only need to decide which leans toward your palate or preference. — 9 years ago
Really like the subtle aspects of this rose. The delicacy of this rose I really like considering how powerful Muga's tempranillo's and most Spanish rose's in general. — 10 years ago
2014 Scribe Rose of Pinot Noir. One of my favorite Rose's. High acid, crisp refreshing and clean. — 10 years ago
Since attending Fete le Vin, bordeaux 2008, my appreciation for rose has changed. That year at the festival there were plenty of rose's represented. It was an embrace by the french of something that they seem to generally consider not good. Returning stateside, my quest for the perfect rose endes with this "celebrity" wine. — 10 years ago
Still one of my favorite Rose's out there. Total Buy. NOW. — 10 years ago
This is one of the best Pinot Noir Rose's from Germany that I have ever tasted!!! — 10 years ago
Kristin Van Wingerden
Fabulous rose! Love the "dry" style, not sweet like other rose's. perfect for a hot day, summer BBQ, etc. — 9 years ago