Domaine Drouhin

RoseRock Pinot Noir

8.9111 ratings
8.925 pro ratings
Eola - Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.9

When a friends texts and asks if you want tuna from his trip, the answers are; yes, please, Poke sounds good, and what should I drink w this?
Looks like Drouhin OR's Roserock with a little bottle age. Nose is tart red strawberry and orange oil, hibiscus tea. Medium bodied with fine tannins that leave a slightly astringent finish. Should have just the right heft to cut the richness of the tuna.

When a friends texts and asks if you want tuna from his trip, the answers are; yes, please, Poke sounds good, and what should I drink w this?
Looks like Drouhin OR's Roserock with a little bottle age. Nose is tart red strawberry and orange oil, hibiscus tea. Medium bodied with fine tannins that leave a slightly astringent finish. Should have just the right heft to cut the richness of the tuna.

Sep 3rd, 2020
Andrew S

Really nice bigger than I expected but well balanced

Really nice bigger than I expected but well balanced

Jun 29th, 2020
Ryan Wofford

Big house, small label production #oregonpinot very well made but still feeling tight

Big house, small label production #oregonpinot very well made but still feeling tight

Oct 27th, 2017
Maggie Harrison

Eola-Amity, firm tannins, a bit rustic in the best kind of way. better with decanting or on day 2

Eola-Amity, firm tannins, a bit rustic in the best kind of way. better with decanting or on day 2

Oct 7th, 2017
Sipping Fine Wine

Drouhin Oregon Roserock is the newest chapter in the Drouhin story, extending from Burgundy's Cote d’Or and Chablis, to the Dundee Hills of Oregon, and now Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills. Drouhin Oregon Roserock continues a four-generation story that began in 1880 when Joseph Drouhin moved from Chablis to Beaune, in the heart of Burgundy. First vintage, light red, focused fruit aromas, red fruits on the palate, zesty acidity, fine tannins good balance lingering finish. Put another in the cellar for later.

Drouhin Oregon Roserock is the newest chapter in the Drouhin story, extending from Burgundy's Cote d’Or and Chablis, to the Dundee Hills of Oregon, and now Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills. Drouhin Oregon Roserock continues a four-generation story that began in 1880 when Joseph Drouhin moved from Chablis to Beaune, in the heart of Burgundy. First vintage, light red, focused fruit aromas, red fruits on the palate, zesty acidity, fine tannins good balance lingering finish. Put another in the cellar for later.

Aug 29th, 2017
Christine Havens

Aptly named, Drouhin's Rose Rock Pinot Noir hails from a parcel seated at the southern tip of the Eola-Amity Hills, the grapes harvested from this site are grown in ancient volcanic soils and benefit from the cooling Van Duzer winds. Blithe floral notes; a bouquet of wild roses, lavender, lilac, dust, anise, spice, and crushed stones lead into a wine with arching acidity that spreads languidly across the palate amidst black fruit notes, fine tannins, high-toned cranberries and toast. 14.1% ABV

Aptly named, Drouhin's Rose Rock Pinot Noir hails from a parcel seated at the southern tip of the Eola-Amity Hills, the grapes harvested from this site are grown in ancient volcanic soils and benefit from the cooling Van Duzer winds. Blithe floral notes; a bouquet of wild roses, lavender, lilac, dust, anise, spice, and crushed stones lead into a wine with arching acidity that spreads languidly across the palate amidst black fruit notes, fine tannins, high-toned cranberries and toast. 14.1% ABV

7 people found it helpfulJul 17th, 2016
Zach Cherry

Account Manager Worldwide Wine & Spirits

9.0

Solid, great floral essence, has a lot of rose petals, dried lavender, mineral essence of river stones, a bit of burn, affirms it's a 14%+ Pinot, and some spice. Palate is silky, red fruit driven with a bit of rhubarb pie sitting in there. Totally worth the money, at around $34-36. Good value Pinot.

Solid, great floral essence, has a lot of rose petals, dried lavender, mineral essence of river stones, a bit of burn, affirms it's a 14%+ Pinot, and some spice. Palate is silky, red fruit driven with a bit of rhubarb pie sitting in there. Totally worth the money, at around $34-36. Good value Pinot.

3 people found it helpfulSep 22nd, 2016
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.8

Red floral and spice nose. Dark berry preserves, dry black earth, dry flowers and Christmas cake.

Red floral and spice nose. Dark berry preserves, dry black earth, dry flowers and Christmas cake.

2 people found it helpfulOct 1st, 2016
Al Shikoh

* appearance: medium reddish purple with amber rim
* aromas: black cherry, lavender, cinnamon, and a hint of smoke, intensified with time in the glass
* palate: intense dark berry fruit, black cherry, beautifully balanced
* structure: dry, medium body, medium+ acid, medium tannins, 14.1% alcohol
* finish: grippy, tannic, medium+ length
* winemaking: sourced from LIVE-certified sustainable vineyard at the southern tip of the Eola-Amity Hills, winemaker Veronique Drouhin
* pairing: grilled salmon and quinoa
* cost: $36

* appearance: medium reddish purple with amber rim
* aromas: black cherry, lavender, cinnamon, and a hint of smoke, intensified with time in the glass
* palate: intense dark berry fruit, black cherry, beautifully balanced
* structure: dry, medium body, medium+ acid, medium tannins, 14.1% alcohol
* finish: grippy, tannic, medium+ length
* winemaking: sourced from LIVE-certified sustainable vineyard at the southern tip of the Eola-Amity Hills, winemaker Veronique Drouhin
* pairing: grilled salmon and quinoa
* cost: $36

1 person found it helpfulJul 18th, 2018
Guy Fiore

Nose: blood orange, cranberry, dried leaves, clove, rose petal, and stems. Nose confirms the palate. Med acid, velvety tannins. Definitely has a few more years under its belt.

Nose: blood orange, cranberry, dried leaves, clove, rose petal, and stems. Nose confirms the palate. Med acid, velvety tannins. Definitely has a few more years under its belt.

1 person found it helpfulOct 12th, 2017