COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Rose & Arrow Estate
REGION
Oregon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Rose & Arrow Estate represents a groundbreaking intersection of Burgundian winemaking precision and extreme geological study in Oregon's Willamette Valley. Founded in 2012 by the late film producer Mark Tarlov and Louis-Michel Liger-Belair of the legendary Burgundy estate Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, the project set out to identify Oregon's ultimate basalt-driven terroirs. Renowned Chilean terroir expert Pedro Parra dug over 200 soil pits to map the complex underground volcanic seams of the region. 'The Point' is a high-elevation micro-parcel in the Chehalem Mountains where the hillside comes to a head, featuring highly pebbled, iron-rich basalt soils. Today, head winemaker Felipe Ramirez manages the estate, crafting highly limited, terroir-driven wines that showcase the tension and mineral complexity of these unique volcanic soils.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€185
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyard soils were mapped using electromagnetic conductivity by world-renowned terroir expert Pedro Parra.
Fact 02
Only 172 cases of the 2021 vintage of 'The Point' were produced, making it an exceptionally rare allocation.
Fact 03
Winemaker Felipe Ramirez uses a gentle 'infusion' technique rather than traditional extraction to steep the grapes like tea.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking philosophy at Rose & Arrow focuses on expressing the unique geological signature of each micro-parcel with minimal intervention. Grapes are harvested by hand and largely de-stemmed. Fermentation is carried out using native yeasts. Rather than aggressive extraction, winemaker Felipe Ramirez employs a gentle, oxygen-rich 'infusion' method—akin to steeping with light pump-overs—to preserve the structural purity and delicate aromatics of the Pinot Noir. The wine is aged in French oak barrels sourced directly from Burgundy, with approximately 20% new oak. To maintain its natural texture and complexity, the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered.
