Type: Organic, Sparkling
Country: USA
Region: Oregon, Willamette Valley
Grape Variety: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay
Alcohol Percentage: 12.5%
Volume: 750ml
Rating: 93 Wine Enthusiast, 91 Wine Spectator, 91 James Suckling Points
Viticulture: Certified Organic
Color: Pale gold with very fine effervescence
Tasting Nose: Floral nose of orange/lemon citrus blossom and white chrysanthemum framed by yeasty, toasted baguette
Palate: Medium-bodied palate with balanced tannins and good acidity
About the Winery:
Family owned and operated by Rollin and Corby Soles, Roco Winery represents the finest in Oregon winemaking. The Soles purchased the vineyards 30 years ago, situated in the Chehalem Mountain Range in the Willamette Valley and the site enjoys an enviable combination of elevation, south-western exposure, diverse soil types, natural springs, and geological aspect. Planting the Wit’s End Vineyard in 2001, it was just two years later that they produced their first vintage of Private Stash Pinot Noir showcasing Rollin’s small-lot winemaking skills, which was poured at the White House.
A winery was built in 2009, later expanding their Wits’ End vineyard to keep pace with Roco’s growing prestige and demand. Texas-born Rollin has a bachelor’s degree in microbiology and a master’s degree in enology. His winemaking balances science and nature from experience gained in California, Switzerland, Washington and Australia. Today, Roco Winery has distinguished themselves as an outstanding producer of Oregon Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with a strong dedication towards sustainability.
Roco wines have been named among the Top 100 Wines of the World by Wine Spectator an impressive 13 times, a distinction matched by no other Oregon winemaker. In 2013, Rollin Soles was named one of the “20 Most Admired Winemakers in North America” by Vineyard & Winery Management magazine.