Chillin’ With Rosé of Pinot Noir 2018 Gran Moraine Rosé of Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton, Oregon — ballet slipper pink with aromas of berry bramble and dusty earth. Flavors of citrus, minerals and ripe berries float in a light body and finish with juicy acidity. 12.5% abv. $28 This rosé of Pinot Noir is such a lovely color. Ballet slipper pink is the color that always catches my eye. And I love the berry bramble and earthy flavors in this bright rosé. This beautiful rosé of Pinot Noir is an intentional rosé, meaning it is not the product of saignée used to make a more concentrated a Pinot Noir. The estate-grown Pinot Noir was harvested from the Gran Moraine and Estate vineyards. It was whole-cluster pressed, cold settled and fermented in flextank vessels using selected yeasts. Pinot Noir clones 828 and 777 were chosen because they exhibit bright fruit, acidity and the skins impart very little color.

22 Rosés to Try This Spring I am a huge fan of Gran Moraine’s swanky, insouciant wines, both still and bubbly. This refreshing and beautifully balanced pink is no exception. Strong acidity in the “bright” to “mouthwatering” range. Aromatics like almond blossom, cherries, honeysuckle, orange and a bit of something tropical, passionfruit or pineapple (I keep going back and forth). An echoing almond note comes across midpalate, with kiwi and melon and something not unlike saffron. It’s light and lithe and elegant and complex enough to enjoy on its own, but it’ll elevate whatever you are eating.

This stunning rosé from Oregon, the Gran Moraine Yamhill-Carlton Rose of Pinot Noir 2018, is of grapes from 100% whole cluster pressed Pinot Noir that were hand-selected from Gran Moraine’s estate vineyards. Pale salmon in color, aromas of white strawberries, nectarines, honeycomb and juicy red cherries were soft and gentle. Lifted by mouthwatering acidity, flavors of roses, melon, lemon and almonds led to a lengthy citrus-driven finish.

Rosé all day part two Finally, getting back to last week’s oyster-and-rosé get-together, out of 20 or so rosés (all consumed by a tight-huddled group of wide-eyed and smiley wine geeks, and mostly before noon on a rainy Monday morning) one wine stood out to me as “Best in Show”: the 2018 Gran Moraine Rosé of Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton. I don’t get to taste as many Willamette Valley wines as I would like these days, and this brings me back to 2017, when, out of a “Where’s Waldo” collage of wines, the one that clearly stood out from that year was the 2013 Gran Moraine Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton. Coincidence? I think not. This rosé comes from the westernmost area of the Yamhill-Carlton, with an aspect favorable to cooling Pacific breezes (which we were experiencing on this blustery, stormy Monday). The same aspects allow the wine to slowly and gently ripen throughout the late summer and fall season. Complex and delicate describe this wine. Rose petal, tangerine and nectarine in the nose lead to marcona almond, gooseberry, watermelon and tamarind in the mouth. A sponge-cake entrance leaves way to a lingering finish of citrus and spice; not unlike a long, zesty finish to the ski season.

Delicious Pinot Noir Rose from Jackson Family This is a light tangerine colored wine with floral and intense red fruit aromatics, There is 12.5% alcohol and very brisk acidity. A strong sense of minerality cleanses the palate. Interesting to note that clones 828 and 777 were selected for their acidity and skins that extract little color. Fruit was gently pressed. The must was cold settled. Then it was fermented in tanks with selected yeast strains. One of my favorites for the quality, elegance, and length of finish. This was my absolute favorite wine. I just love that salty minerality. And having just attended a lecture by three Oregon winemakers, this wine goes to show how and why Oregon is making some of the best Pinot Noir Rosé wines out there.

So zesty, so vibrant, so earthy, so tasty, so pricey. B+.

The 25 Best Rosé Wines of 2018 From Oregon’s Willamette Valley comes this light, sophisticated Pinot Noir rosé, which has balanced fruit and acidity, and a dry finish. “I’d serve it with a nice chicken dinner,” one taster commented.

Everything’s Coming Up Rosé: Rosé Wines to Drink in 2018 This rosé is my new fave of 2018. The 2017 Gran Moraine Rose of Pinot Noir is made from 100% whole cluster-pressed Pinot Noir, and the color is actually more of a light salmon than it appears in these photos. It’s a nuanced rosé that offers more than simple strawberry notes; you get vanilla, watermelon, and almond flavors with a bright citrus finish.

Save or splurge: 8 great red, white, rosé and sparkling wines for any budget Oregon's Willamette Valley — and the Yamhill-Carlton area within it — is home to world-class Pinot Noir. This expressive pink captures an ethereal lightness and delicate floral spiciness that could only come from Pinot Noir. Gran Moraine refers to the landscape carved by devastating floods that took place in the region during the last Ice Age. In its wake was left a place that would ultimately be ideal for growing grapes. After I tasted Gran Moraine's roster of wines, I knew this one was special.

The wine showed a pale pink color. Cherry, strawberry, cream, raspberry and peach all arrived on the nose. Cherry, strawberry, watermelon, cranberry, slate and hints of peach followed on the palate where the stone fruit emerged as the wine opened up. The wine exhibited great acidity and balance, along with good structure and length. This wine would be an ideal aperitif on a warm afternoon and would pair well with a selection of quality charcuterie.

Wine of the Week I highly recommend this wine. It is a beautiful rosé made with great care, attention and passion. In the glass the first thing you notice is the soft beautiful pale pink hue. On the nose I had wonderful aromas of citrus, raspberries and lemongrass. On the palate there was a burst of cherry, rhubarb, and pineapple . The mouthfeel was crisp and fresh with zippy acidity. A perfect wine for a summer soirée, a day at the beach or sipping poolside. So grab your bottle today.

Springtime for Rosé From Oregon’s Willamette Valley, the full whole cluster pressed 2017 Gran Moraine Yamhill-Carlton Rosé of Pinot Noir is crafted from designated stock in two vineyards. Once it opened up in the glass, the floral hints in the bouquet heightened and the crisp, complex berry and melon flavors were revealed.

The Right Color for Summer; Bottles We're Loving This Summer Palest peach–colored, but vibrant with delicate florals, grapefruit, white peach, watermelon, and crushed stones.

52 Wines in 52 Weeks: 52 Rosés Edition! The Gran Moraine Vineyard gets those nice cool afternoon breezes that Pinot Noir grapes happen to love, and that’s the main source for the fruit in this whole-cluster-pressed dry pink, which has a lot of personality. Assertive acidity, aromas of pinapple, roses, mandarins, marasca cherry and honeysuckle, and some unexpected mid-palate supporting players like almonds, lemongrass, kiwi, watermelon and something earthy-tart that might be tamarind. The finish is long and lemony. Certainly food-friendly but this one’s got a complex enough personality that I think I might like it best on its own.

This vintage marked the second at Gran Moraine for worldly winemaker Shane Moore, an Idaho native who graduated from Washington State University’s winemaking program. His résumé-building experience in Australia and Israel, and his time in Sonoma working with Pinot Noir for Jackson Family Wines, made him an ideal pick to work with former Russian River Valley vintner Eugenia Keegan in Oregon. The selection of clones 114, 777 and 828 off the Gran Moraine and Estate vineyards shows immediately in the pale appearance reminiscent of Provence because none of those clone are known for color extraction. Delicate yet bright aromas of strawberry-rhubarb compote, Craisins and Montmorency cherry lead to a lovely mouth feel with flavors to match, capped by long flavors of white peach and red currant. Outstanding.

10 of the Best Rosés to buy in Magnums If you gotta be able to namecheck the varietal, put this Pinot Noir pleaser in your wine bag. (Wait, does anyone actually use those things?)

A bouquet of 16 rosés to pack for your summer picnic or enjoy during a summer storm Another one from Oregon, this wine serves up notes of watermelon, almond, earth, citrus and bright acidity, all leading to a crisp finish.

If there is one pinot noir to discover this year, it’s the Gran Moraine. Delightfully eloquent with a Provence-like appeal, it has a delicate coral color; exquisite cherry, watermelon and tangerine flavors; and balanced acidity. A very nice package.

Try These 20 Great Rosés From France and the West Coast Made from whole-cluster pressed pinot noir from a great growing region of Oregon, this balanced and fresh rosé has bright strawberry and watermelon flavors with nice citrus notes.

15 New Wines You Should Be Serving at Your Wedding Oregon’s Willamette Valley is known for many things (and creating many wines), but their Rosé of Pinot Noir is so smooth it could easily pass for a South of France top contender. Let’s just put it this way: Notes of Chinese gooseberry, Asian pear, and honeysuckle nectar are going to make your partygoers’ palates extremely happy.

Turkey and Salmon Sliders Paired with Rosé Pale salmon in color. Aromas of tangerine and rose. On the palate, bright acidity, light/medium body with notes of cherries, citrus zest, and wet stone.

Happy Pinot Noir Day! Toasting This Morning on KXAS/NBC DFW I am thrilled that Gran Moraine has also recently added a dry Rose to their portfolio of wines from their Yamhill-Carlton vineyard, layered with white peach, nectarine and berry.

The wine is a true expression of the vintage, the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, and the culture of Oregon’s northern Willamette Valley. 2016 was a generous vintage, with aromas of black cherries, plum and spice. Notes of black cherries and spice exude from the glass. Nice notes of black cherry and black pepper. Exceptionally balanced with nice soft tannins, bright acidity and long memorable finish.

This wine is an ‘iron fist in a velvet glove’ with an elegant body that is packed with lots of aromatics and flavors of dried cherries, pressed flowers and crumbled earth that is all at once silky smooth and riveting in its delivery. The lot size is 5 cases. Grand Moraine’s vineyard is located in the Coast Range foothills at the wild western edge of Willamette Valley. Some of their beliefs include LIVE certification, reducing yields as much as possible, picking fruit at the cusp of ripeness and using native ferments.

Obsession in the Willamette Valley, Part Four The final Gran Moraine we tasted was the 2016 Upland, which Shane called his most masculine wine from the label that can be “put up against serious protein” on the dinner table. It was certainly the heaviest and darkest of what we tried, but the baking spices and minty finish offered a nice balance against the dark and heavy fruit.