House of Smith
Pinot Noir Rosè 2024
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Washington (United States of America) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | 4 months of ageing on the lees in stainless‑steel tanks. |
Description
Planted in 1998 by Jerry Milbrandt, the vineyard lies along a stretch of steep cliffs above the Columbia River, in the Ancient Lakes area. It is a cooler site thanks to the river’s influence, and the soils are composed of fractured basalt, gravel, silt, and caliche deposited during the glacial‑era floods. Like all Milbrandt vineyards, Evergreen is farmed using sustainable practices. This site produces fruit with a sublime mineral character and vibrant acidity — a balance that winemakers love.
Awards
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2024
91/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1999
| Name | House of Smith Sex Pinot Noir Rosè 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosé green still |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | United States of America |
| Region | Washington |
| Vendor | House of Smith |
| Climate | The year 2024 was a rather difficult one for grapes in the state of Washington. An early and unusually intense frost hit the vineyards hard at the end of the 2023 growing season. The Walla Walla Valley was particularly affected, with bud damage reaching nearly 100% in our vineyards. Surprisingly, despite the challenges, quality remained high. Although atypical and with lower yields, the 2024 harvest produced wines of remarkable complexity, concentration, and intensity, with a beautifully expressive and captivating character. |
| Soil composition | The soils are composed of fractured basalt, gravel, silt, and caliche deposited during the glacial‑era floods. |
| Yield per hectare | 136 q. |
| Wine making | Indigenous yeasts, 100% whole‑cluster fermentation in stainless‑steel tanks. |
| Aging | 4 months of ageing on the lees in stainless‑steel tanks. |
| Total acidity | 5.1 gr/L |
| PH | 3.6 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |