Rollin Michael Soles 2016 Roco RMS Brut

In 1987, when all other Willamette Valley wine producers were focused on Pinot Noir, Rollin Soles had a different vision. He believed that Oregon was the best place in North America to grow cool climate grapes for sparkling wine. After making wine at Petaluma Winery in Australia, Rollin moved to Oregon and founded Argyle Winery, the states first sparkling wine production facility. During his 27+ years with Argyle, Rollin crafted some of the most highly acclaimed New World sparkling wines, which made Wine Spectators Top 100 wines three times, proof that he has mastered the sophisticated craft of fine Methde Champenoise. Rollins vision has become a reality as the world continues to discover that the Willamette Valleys cool, maritime climate is indeed ideally suited to world-class sparkling wine production.

Blend: Pinot Noir;Chardonnay

Alcohol percentage: 12.5

Tasting Notes

No two vintages in the Willamette Valley are identical. So goes our RMS Brut program! Look for an especially floral nose of orange/lemon citrus blossom and white chrysanthemum framed by yeasty, toasted baguette. With the tiniest of bubbles dancing across your tongue, look for an amazing complexity of fresh Anjou pear, white grapefruit, Kaffir lime leaf, and hints of guava and Buddha Hand citrus. Crisp, palate-tingling minerality at the foundation leads to a spectacular pear, yeast, and white nectarine finish.