Ponzi Vineyards

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Rosé

8.998 ratings
8.913 pro ratings
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.0

Very fresh and pleasant. I don’t normally keep Rosé around more than 2 years of age, and 6.5 years on this one was not intentional. Stelvin closures and cool storage definitely keep a fine Rosé well preserved.

Very fresh and pleasant. I don’t normally keep Rosé around more than 2 years of age, and 6.5 years on this one was not intentional. Stelvin closures and cool storage definitely keep a fine Rosé well preserved.

Feb 29th, 2020
Rob B
9.0

Surprisingly preferred this to a cab blend.

Surprisingly preferred this to a cab blend.

Nov 20th, 2017
Forest Rogers-Phillips

Bright acid, with good fruit and smooth mouth feel. Very nice.

Bright acid, with good fruit and smooth mouth feel. Very nice.

Oct 17th, 2017
Daron Watson

unripe strawberry, watermelon rind, cherry cough drop, hint of flower petal & dried herbs

unripe strawberry, watermelon rind, cherry cough drop, hint of flower petal & dried herbs

1 person found it helpfulMay 11th, 2016
Daron Watson

winery is selling 2016 but our distributor has 2015 ~ actually liking this with time ~ adds weight which I feel it can handle ~ some fun darker flavors emerging!

winery is selling 2016 but our distributor has 2015 ~ actually liking this with time ~ adds weight which I feel it can handle ~ some fun darker flavors emerging!

Mar 1st, 2017
Sean Wallner - WSET II

Bold, fruitful, medium-plus bodied with a nice long 2nd finish. Extremely refreshing with notes of Strawberry and Butterscotch followed by a hint of lemon zest.

Bold, fruitful, medium-plus bodied with a nice long 2nd finish. Extremely refreshing with notes of Strawberry and Butterscotch followed by a hint of lemon zest.

Jan 18th, 2017
Geoff Troup

Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines

9.0

Beautiful, delicate rose. I'm not as experienced with blush wine but the aromatics and depth of flavor here is striking.

Beautiful, delicate rose. I'm not as experienced with blush wine but the aromatics and depth of flavor here is striking.

Mar 24th, 2016
Rebecca Fletcher

Strawberry, red roses and strawberry. R/S m+ acid. Tart.

Strawberry, red roses and strawberry. R/S m+ acid. Tart.

Aug 17th, 2015
Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.0

Admittedly, I was skeptical how a 2.75 year old Rosé would fare but fare well it did. Very fresh, vibrant and delicious.

Admittedly, I was skeptical how a 2.75 year old Rosé would fare but fare well it did. Very fresh, vibrant and delicious.

Jun 26th, 2015
Paul T HB

Another summer guzzler for $10.00, winery over $20.00 though. More acidity than the Mathis but not as much flavor. Either way both are winners at this price & release price. Save your money for big time cabernets, drink inexpensive Rose
Winery notes,
Crafted from 100% Pinot noir, the fruit for our Rosé is intentionally selected with an eye towards cooler sites which retain juicy, vibrant acidity. Stainless steel fermentation to retain the bright, fresh fruit character.

"Ethereal aromatics of magnolia, hibiscus, wild strawberry, jasmine and rainwater blend with slightly savory hints of lemon thyme and white pepper on the nose. The seamless palate of apple (think Envy or Pink Lady), slight honey notes and juicy acidity make this a refreshing, but serious Pinot noir rosé."

--WINEMAKER LUISA PONZI

Another summer guzzler for $10.00, winery over $20.00 though. More acidity than the Mathis but not as much flavor. Either way both are winners at this price & release price. Save your money for big time cabernets, drink inexpensive Rose
Winery notes,
Crafted from 100% Pinot noir, the fruit for our Rosé is intentionally selected with an eye towards cooler sites which retain juicy, vibrant acidity. Stainless steel fermentation to retain the bright, fresh fruit character.

"Ethereal aromatics of magnolia, hibiscus, wild strawberry, jasmine and rainwater blend with slightly savory hints of lemon thyme and white pepper on the nose. The seamless palate of apple (think Envy or Pink Lady), slight honey notes and juicy acidity make this a refreshing, but serious Pinot noir rosé."

--WINEMAKER LUISA PONZI

Jul 17th, 2020