Roserock Zephirine Pinot Noir 2023 - 750ml

97pts James Suckling

So pretty, charming and elegant, with floral aromas, light tannins and quiet vibrancy. Fresh raspberries, sour cherries, red cherries, rose petals and minerals give it complexity and appeal. Finesse, nerve and great balance. Drink now or hold.

96pts Jeb Dunnuck

A bright red color, the 2023 Pinot Noir Roserock Zephirine offers focused and expressive notes of wild raspberries, framboise, rosy perfume, and sweet herbs. Medium-bodied, it has ripe tannins and an approachable feel, with its underlying mineral focus shining through the midpalate and finish. It’s delicious now but will only improve over the next 6-7 years and drink well over the coming 15 years.

94pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2023 Pinot Noir Zéphirine unfolds dramatically in the glass; flint, pipe tobacco, damp earth and mushroom give way to pure blackberry and black cherry as it opens. The full-bodied palate is powerfully styled with concentrated yet nuanced flavors. It’s framed by velvety tannins and succulent acidity and has a long, dynamic finish. It should be long lived in the cellar. Rating: 94+

93pts Vinous

The 2023 Pinot Noir Zéphirine wafts up with an understated blend of dried flowers, spiced citrus and wild strawberries. A stern mineral core and brisk acidity enliven the tart wild berry fruits. Youthful tension pinches at the cheeks, leaving angular tannins and admirable freshness.

Winemaker Notes

The 2023 Zéphirine Pinot Noir reflects the beauty and character of Roserock's Eola-Amity Hills vineyard. Fragrant and charming, it opens with expressions of violets, wild raspberry, bramble, and stone, followed by a hint of cinnamon. The palate is graceful, silky, and poised, revealing layered notes of juicy plum, marionberry, and blackberry pie, framed by a subtle spiced earthiness. Refined in structure and elegant in style, Zéphirine finishes with great length and promises exceptional aging potential.