Winemaker Notes
Foster Vineyard was planted in the early 2000’s and located in the Russian River Valley. The Russian River Valley appellation lies at the geographical heart of Sonoma County and is best known for its Pinot Noir.The soil type at Foster Vineyard is Huichica loam. The fog rolls in from the Pacific Ocean and layers the valley, causing diurnal temperature swings of 35 degrees. The warm days and cool nights extend the maturity and allow the fruit to reach their optimal flavor development.
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Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2019 Oro Bello Foster Vineyard Rosé of Pinot Noir is pleasing and nicely balanced. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits bright red fruit and a hint of spice in its aromas and flavors. Pair it with skinless chicken thighs and a side sauce of roasted chili paste with shrimp powder. (Tasted: June 10, 2020, San Francisco, CA)
Whether it’s playful and fun or savory and serious, most rosé today is not your grandmother’s White Zinfandel, though that category remains strong. Pink wine has recently become quite trendy, and this time around it’s commonly quite dry. Since the pigment in red wines comes from keeping fermenting juice in contact with the grape skins for an extended period, it follows that a pink wine can be made using just a brief period of skin contact—usually just a couple of days. The resulting color depends on grape variety and winemaking style, ranging from pale salmon to deep magenta.
A standout region for its decidedly Californian take on Burgundian varieties, the Russian River Valley is named for the eponymous river that flows through it. While there are warm pockets of the AVA, it is mostly a cool-climate growing region thanks to breezes and fog from the nearby Pacific Ocean.
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir reign supreme in Russian River, with the best examples demonstrating a unique combination of richness and restraint. The cool weather makes Russian River an ideal AVA for sparkling wine production, utilizing the aforementioned varieties. Zinfandel also performs exceptionally well here. Within the Russian River Valley lie the smaller appellations of Chalk Hill and Green Valley. The former, farther from the ocean, is relatively warm, with a focus on red and white Bordeaux varieties. The latter is the coolest, foggiest parcel of the Russian River Valley and is responsible for outstanding Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.