2022 RMS Brut Rosé
ABOUT THE RMS BRUT ROSÉ
Having founded Oregon’s first sparkling wine production facility, Argyle Winery, it’s only natural that Rollin would bring his 30+ years of sparkling expertise to ROCO.
During his 27+ years with Argyle, Rollin crafted some of the most highly acclaimed New World sparkling wines, which made Wine Spectator’s Top 100 wines three times, proof that he has mastered the sophisticated craft of fine Méthode Champenoise. Rollin’s vision has become a reality as the world continues to discover that the Willamette Valley’s cool, maritime climate is indeed ideally suited to world-class sparkling wine production.
THE MÉTHODE CHAMPENOISE PROCESS
Ripe but high acidity wine grapes of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are gently and slowly pressed. The heart juice of the grape berry is collected and fermented in small French Oak barrels to produce a tart still wine. Then, in late winter, this wine is given a small, precise amount of sugar with a sparkling wine yeast. Pushed into a capped Champagne bottle, a second fermentation ensues for about four weeks. The bottles of wine, yeast, and lots of bubbles are then aged in cool storage for 2.5 years. Next, the wine bottles are riddled, or shaken and turned upside down, causing the yeast residue to collect behind the crown cap for removal. Once the yeast is removed, or disgorged, a carefully calibrated “dose” of a few milliliters of a rich wine and sugar mix is added to each bottle prior to corking and wire basketing. The result is delicious sparkling wine. Cheers!
2022 VINTAGE NOTES
The 2022 vintage was a challenging yet extraordinary season in the Willamette Valley. Despite early setbacks with Spring frost affecting the primary buds, our vineyards' diverse locations and elevations, along with strategic positioning across the region, allowed us to overcome these hurdles.
The unique interplay of warm days in September and October paved the way for a late but exceptional harvest, resulting in wines that showcase intense aromas, ripe fruit characteristics, and high natural acidity.
Finding Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with both quick-ripening and late-season character is a rare occurrence. So savor these 2022 vintages as they embody the unique quality that you truly deserve!
TASTING NOTES
Aromas of peony, orange blossoms, raspberries and strawberries. On the palate, bright acidity lifts flavors of red currant, rhubarb, ripe cherries and blood orange. The finish is long and dry, with a balance of fruit purity and mineral tension. —Jarod Sleet, Associate Winemaker
ACCOLADES
94 Points – Vinous
“The 2022 Brut Rosé RMS is pale salmon in color, wafting up with a savory blend of dusty earth, geraniums, tarragon and cedary spice. Pure elegance defines the palate, where rosy inner florals and a twang of sour citrus ride a wave of soothingly round bubbles as a salty mineral tinge adds gravitas. The finish leaves the palate thoroughly cleansed, tapering off long with a subtle cheek-pinching tension as nuances of lavender fade. Beautiful.” —Eric Guido, Editor