St. Innocent Sparkling Crémant Rosé
WHY WE LOVE IT
- St. Innocent Sparkling Crémant Rosé is grown on Freedom Hill Vineyard. Freedom Hill is located in the foothills of the coast range 10 miles southwest of Salem, Oregon.
- The vines were planted in 1999 and 2008 on well-drained silty clay loam.
Varietal Composition: Pinot Blanc/Pinot Noir
Elaboration: The vineyard has a southeast exposure at an elevation of 425’ and benefits from heat rising off the valley floor. Hills to the east protect the vines from strong coastal winds.
Tasting Notes: “A 90-10 blend of Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir, this gentle sparkler has a Wimbledon nose of strawberries and cream. Additional aromas include fig, chalkboard dust and a mildly bitter herbal note. Strawberries return on the creamy palate, joined by lime zest and a touch of rhubarb pie.” -Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast.
PRESS
2019 -93 Wine Enthusiast
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
St. Innocent Winery was established In 1988 by Mark Vlossak in Jefferson, Oregon. Named after his father, Mark spent five years studying, taking classes, and apprenticing with Oregon wine pioneer, Fred Arterberry in order to produce wines that respect the quality and tradition of the Old World in one of the newest and most exciting wine growing regions on the planet: Oregon’s Willamette Valley.