Ponzi Vineyards
2011 Pinot Noir Rosé, Willamette Valley
Fact Sheet
Vineyard Profile
This Pinot Noir Rosé is a blend of many saignéed lots from various vineyards and fruit sourced specifically for Rosé from the Ponzi Estate Vineyard and Dion Vineyard, both old-vine vineyards in the Chehalem Mountains AVA.
Vintage Report
The season started quite late and wet with budbreak finally revealing itself in early May. A heavier than normal crop was thinned down to handle the late season, but even into the last part of August there was not significant heat to convince us that everything would get ripe enough. We thinned again at veraison and headed into September with cool, wet weather. As we were about to lose all hope towards the beginning of October, the sun decided to shine! A beautiful Indian summer saved this “Miracle Vintage” and though we were picking into the middle of November, the fruit was ripe and sound. This vintage will be remembered as the latest on record to date. It resembles, in structure, fruit intensity and color, the beautiful 1999 vintage.
Vinification
The fermentation in stainless steel was cool and long and malolactic was inhibited to retain the bright, fresh fruit character.
Tasting Notes
Watermelon, guava and mango aromatics lead to a bright strawberry mouth, with a touch of white pepper framing a finish of mouthwatering acidity. Luisa Ponzi, Winemaker
