Domaine Drouhin Oregon Roserock Zéphirine Pinot Noir is an exquisite wine hailing from the American owned vineyard, inspired by French viticulture. This wine invites with its vibrant ruby hue. An aromatic melange of ripe raspberry, black cherry, and a hint of earthy notes captivate the senses. On the palate, it boasts a superbly balanced elegance, laden with juicy red fruits layered with spicy undertones. Silky tannins perfect its velvety texture, leading to an impressively prolonged finish. This delightful American Pinot Noir reflects grace and complexity, surely to charm any wine enthusiast. It's perfect for any special occasion or intimate gathering.

Tasting Notes

The 2017 Zéphirine has a wonderful nose with aromas of red berries, toast, herbs, and purple flowers that calls to mind the perfume of the Zéphirine rose. There is complexity and layered flavors, with a round, almost juicy, central core of fruit. Flavors include crushed red berries, cassis, subtle vanilla, minerals, and cedar. Rich and generous, the texture is soft and silky with bright acidity and fine tannins. The finish is very elegant and long, suggesting that this Zéphirine has an exciting story ahead.

About the Winery

Domaine Drouhin Oregon is a prestigious family-owned winery, passionately committed to exemplifying the finesse and elegance of the French heritage in Oregon's fruitful lands. Located in the North Willamette Valley, the winery boasts approximately 235 acres of vineyards, where the magic of wine creation unfolds.

Spearheaded by the fourth generation of the Drouhin family, Véronique Drouhin-Boss, Domaine Drouhin Oregon proudly adheres to the bio-dynamic farming principles. These eco-friendly farming practices cultivate a healthier, more vital soil resulting in truly distinctive and expressive wines.

It was Robert Drouhin's prophetic instinct that led him to believe Oregon could be a promised land for wines. This vision was realised in 1988 when Domaine Drouhin Oregon was built, which since, has been producing world-renowned Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. A remarkable marriage of the traditional French winemaking methods, with Oregon's fruitful terroir results in wines that hold a beautiful balance of European elegance and American boldness.

The cellar is built in the traditional French style, and is a true testimony of the Drouhin family's dedication to maintain the legacy of winemaking. Manoeuvring around the winery, you will find barriques of French oak, graced with elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, crucial for the quintessential maturing process.

Domaine Drouhin Oregon's tasting room is perched above the beautiful surroundings. It invites you to take in the panoramic view of hillsides lush with vineyards while you sip on the bounty of the land, This experience brings you closer to the winery's pioneering journey, and provides an impeccable symphony of the senses.

Though well-rooted in Oregon's land, the winery's distinct French personality sets it apart. Domaine Drouhin Oregon demonstrates that in an increasingly globalised world, viticultural boundaries can be crossed to create truly extraordinary wines. The Drouhin family invites you to come and explore the exquisite fusion of French tradition and American audacity at their winery.

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