2021 Holloran Rosé of Pinot Noir
Tasting notes
Aromas of strawberry and musk melon rise from the glass, with a hint of melon and lemon zest. The palate shows pure flavors of Queen Anne cherries with a hint of orange. A crisp finish follows, hints of peach surround the bright acid
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Vineyard | ANA & La Chenaie |
| Alcohol | 13.60% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 783 |
The 2021 Holloran Rosè comes from our ANA vineyard (2/3) in the Dundee Hills, and from our La Chenaie vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills (1/3). The blocks contain a mix of Pinot Noir clones, primarily Pommard & Wadenswil. The grapes were grown in volcanic soils at both sites.
Both vineyards are farmed organic and biodynamic, and range in age from 20 to 45+ years old, with deep roots, providing excellent complexity and an extended finish.
The soils are from volcanic parent material. Jory is deep, ancient soil, and is comprised of red silty clay loam. Typical soil depth is about 60 inches to fractured bedrock.
In the Eola Hills, the afternoon cooling winds from the Van Duzer corridor deliver big diurnal shifts in temperature, helping the vines hold crisp acidity in the clusters.
The 2021 growing season was warmer than the 20-year average. The ‘heat dome’ experienced in late June (temps over 115 for a couple days) did not have a significant effect as the berries had just set. We picked the Pinot Noir used to make this Rosé early, then pressed gently and slowly to allow minimal color extraction. We then fermented in stainless steel.
