St. Innocent Winery Rosé ‘Not So Innocent – Grauburgunder’
WHY WE LOVE IT
- The “St. Innocent Winery Pinot Gris Rosé ‘Grauburgunder'” is a skin-contact rosé made from Pinot Gris grapes from McMinnville, Oregon.
- It is a dry, skin-fermented wine.
- Winemaker Mark Vlossak is inspired by German styles. “Grauburgunder” is the German name for Pinot Gris.
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Gris
Elaboration: Winemaking involves a period of skin contact for color and flavor, followed by pressing and fermentation, resulting in a wine with a balance of acidity and fruit flavor.
Tasting Notes: A deep pink color and aromas of strawberry, raspberry, and clementine, plus a peachy or red fruit undertone.
PRESS
2023 – 91 Vinous
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.