Ruby Vineyard “Waves” Sparkling Rosé
WHY WE LOVE IT
Varietal Composition: 55% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Gris, 10% Chardonnay, 5% Gamay Noir
Elaboration: The grapes are first whole cluster pressed and then fermented and aged in stainless steel. The wine undergoes a long, slow ferment then a dosage is added before bottling. The wine is then forced carbonated on the bottling line.
Tasting Notes: A crisp, dry sparkler with ripe strawberry and tart citrus flavors. Waves of fresh flavor and crisp effervescence will wash over you like a little ball of energy on a sea of love.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Ruby Vineyard is a small, vineyard and winery in the Chehalem Mountains of Oregon’s Willamette Valley region. It is owned by the Hendricks family and is located in the Laurelwood District AVA, just west of Portland.
The Hendricks family has deep roots in Oregon. In 1843, Steve Hendricks’ great-great-grandfather, Abijah Hendricks, arrived in Oregon on the first wagon train to brave the Oregon Trail. Abijah’s adventurist spirit lives on in Steve and his wife Flora. Sharing a dream of owning a vineyard and making wine, they have explored every aspect of the winemaking process, from driving a tractor to pouring for guests in the tasting room.