February 16, 2021
20-Buck Bottle: Lovely Oregon pinot noir rosé
Liquid strawberries with beautiful color
Stoller Family Estates 2019 Pinot Noir Rosé, Willamette, Oregon
Available at: Laurel Market
Price: $17.99
On the nose: Watermelon, apricot, white pepper
On the palate: Balanced acidity, strawberry, fresh and clean
On the plate: Roasted corn, burgers, German potato salad, grilled okra, roasted chicken
Our take: Rosé is gaining in popularity, and prices are going up. This is a good value for the quality.
Interesting fact: Winemaker Melissa Burr is a rising star in West Coast winemaking, and has produced highly rated, consistent product at Stoller since 2005, when winemaking operations moved on site. The Stoller tasting room is lnown as one of the most beautiful on the west coast.
