Oregon and Washington Rosé

Tasting notes & discussion 30

Waterbrook Rosé is typically $12/bottle, 12.6% Alcohol Content
Browne Family Rosé is typically $20/bottle, 11.8% Alcohol Content
Primarius Rosé is typically $17/bottle, 12.6% Alcohol Content
And they are all Vintage 2017
Two of each in the 6-pack, doubled in the case
Sold by Precept Wine, fulfilled by Wine Country Connect

About These Oregon and Washington Rosés
We have three rosés from three different northwestern vineyards today.

First up, we have the Waterbrook Sangiovese Rosé from the Walla Walla Valley. Around since 1984, it’s headed up by winemaker John Freeman, hosts year-round events, and a representative of the region’s best.

Next we have the Browne Family Grenache Rosé from the Columbia Valley. Premium Washington wine, they’ve received over 30 scores of 90 points and higher from reviews.

Finally, we have Primarius’ Rosé of Pinot Noir, sourced from all over Oregon. Latin for “distinguished,” Primarius is all about elegance with delicate flavors and represents the cool climate regions of Oregon with pride in their Pinot Noir.

The War of Rosés

TASTING NOTES:
Waterbrook Sangiovese - “Pastel pink in color, this perfect Rosé shines with aromas of watermelon, strawberry blossom and honeysuckle.”

Browne Grenache - “Light pink in color with aromatics of cranberry and watermelon that lead to fresh picked strawberries and cling peaches on the palate.“

Primarius Pinot - “Pale salmon pink in color, aromatics of rose petals, ripe strawberries and blood orange introduce a lively and juicy entry with bright acidity enhancing flavors of nectarine, rainier cherry, and persimmon.”

TANGENTIALLY RELATED FACT to help make conversation over this wine:
Following the War of the Roses and the disappearance of the two sons of Edward IV, a man named Perkin Warbeck claimed to be one of the missing princes and challenged Henry VII’s claim to the throne. Though somewhat ludicrous, he gained followers and even international support before being declared an impostor and captured. Feudalism and monarchist societies were pretty ridiculous.

DRINK IT FROM (conventional option):
Standard white glass, or what have you, for lighter, elegant wines.

OR (really-going-with-the-theme option):
From the petals of either the red rose of Lancaster or the white rose of York.

Oregon and Washington Rosé

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