Tantalus 2024 Oregon Rose "Looney Vineyard" 750ml

The 2024 Tantalus Replacement Rosé is sourced from Looney Vineyard in Oregon's Ribbon Ridge AVA, a site with which winemaker David Paterson has prior experience from his earlier internship. Exhibiting a Bellini pink hue, this elegant, saline rosé embodies the distinct character of Tantalus, featuring wild strawberry, raspberry, and subtle savoury undertones that dissolve into a lingering minerality. The grapes were gently whole bunch pressed and transported overnight under temperature control to the Tantalus winery. The free run juice was fermented dry in stainless steel, while the harder pressings underwent fermentation in seasoned pinot noir barriques to dryness, enhancing texture. The result is a pure, fruit driven, dry rosé of exceptional quality, as you would expect from Tantalus.

Score: 91 points -- Anthony Gismondi, gismondionwine.com, 2025