2022 Duck Pond Rose Willamette Valley - "Willamette Valley Legacy Wines"

12.8

Our 2022 Rosé displays a pale pink color with salmon hues and brilliant clarity. Vivid aromas of alpine strawberry, watermelon and tangerine mingle with hints of thistle blossom and sweet pea. Upon tasting, notes of white tea, hibiscus, goji berry, and hints of fines herbs add complexity. This rosé is dry with fresh acidity and a smooth texture. Enjoy on its own or paired with your favorite dishes well-chilled.

Pinot Noir and aromatic white grapes were pressed and fermented separately at low temperatures to ensure freshness and aromatic intensity. Fermentation was halted to retain floral notes and fresh fruit character. Brief lees contact contributed richness and texture, helping build complexity and balance.

A classic, elegant Oregon vintage, the 2022 season began with a cool, wet spring. The vines emerged from dormancy in mid-April when a few nights of frost at budbreak caused concern about diminished yields, but vines generally rebounded well. A cool month of June pushed bloom out to the summer solstice, coinciding with a warming event that produced complete flowering and an excellent fruit set characterized by large cluster size. In July, August, and September, the weather was warm and dry, and the vines had access to plenty of soil moisture allowing for rapid growth. The continuation of fair weather through late October allowed for additional hang time and flavor development while keeping the wines in perfect balance until harvest began in mid-October.