Our take
Erath Pinot Noir Rosé Oregon Rosé Wine
- Style
- Rosé wine
- Size
- 750 ml
- Grape
- Pinot Noir
- Region
- Oregon
- Shelf barcode
- 0084687007392
Our take
What we make of this bottle
A rosé made from Pinot Noir gets its color from brief contact with the grape's dark skins rather than from a separate pink grape, and Erath's own technical sheet confirms the grape behind this one: 100 percent Pinot Noir. The producer's page lists the appellation simply as Oregon, a state-wide origin, even though Erath's winery sits in the Willamette Valley's Dundee Hills, so the tighter regional claim on the label stops at the state line.
Erath's own tasting copy for the 2025 vintage describes aromas of "pink grapefruit and hibiscus" with "subtle hints of strawberry blossom and citrus zest," moving on the palate to "vibrant flavors of ripe guava and sun-kissed nectarine" and closing with what the producer calls "a lively, tangy acidity" that carries the wine to "a graceful, soft, and dry finish." The finished wine lists 13 percent alcohol. Wine Enthusiast gave the wine 91 points and its Best Buy designation in an October 2026 review.
Erath traces its own founding to Dick Erath, who planted the winery's first vines in the Chehalem Mountains in 1968 and made what the winery calls the first commercial wine in the Dundee Hills; Leah Adint is the current winemaker. Erath is B Corp certified and belongs to the International Wineries for Climate Action, both facts stated on the producer's own pages. We found no producer detail specific to how this rosé is made, whether by brief skin contact or by pressing red grapes directly, so that winemaking choice stays unconfirmed. The rating on our record is 4.5 out of five, from 16 ratings. In our September 2026 checks the bottle ranged from $17.99 to $23.99 across two stores.
Our call: a solid pick if Erath's own confirmed grape, 100 percent Pinot Noir, a stated 13 percent alcohol and a Wine Enthusiast Best Buy call are enough backing for an Oregon rosé. Pass if you need the winemaking itself spelled out; Erath has not said on its own pages whether this wine gets its color from skin contact or direct pressing.
The Grocery Store Wine Desk · written Sep 16, 2026 from our research file for this wine. Numbers reflect our latest checks.
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Dated store checks, not a promise about your store.
- Fred Meyer, Portland, OR$23.99
- QFC, Tacoma, WA$17.99
The regular price can vary by store and date.
From the producer
Founding in the Dundee Hills
Erath says the winery was founded by Dick Erath in 1968 and credits him with producing the first commercial wine in the Dundee Hills, with his first vines planted in the Chehalem Mountains.
Research status
What we are still checking
Our overview above draws on the dated store feed, shopper ratings, our region and grape research, and any sourced producer facts. We are still working to confirm the current release, the full producer record, and the bottle itself, and we update this page as we learn more.
Getting to know Oregon.
Oregon gives Pinot Noir a credible cool-climate frame, but statewide origin leaves the vineyard mix unresolved. That distinction is the page’s central honesty test.
What the name means
A state origin spanning distinct AVAs and climates; it is not interchangeable with Willamette Valley.
How grapes grow here
Oregon ranges from cool western valleys to warmer southern and eastern sites. Vintage and source region can materially change Pinot Noir style.
What lies under the vines
Volcanic, marine sedimentary and alluvial soils occur across Oregon; none can be assigned to this bottle without sourcing evidence.
How large the region is
- Pinot Noir context
- The Oregon Wine Board reports Pinot Noir as 59% of planted acres statewide.
Places within the region
- Willamette Valley
- The state’s principal Pinot Noir center, but not a valid bottle claim unless the release identifies it.
Getting to know Pinot Noir.
Pinot Noir is a red grape with relatively thin skins. It is used for still red wine and as one of the main grapes in many traditional-method sparkling wines.
Category guide
What to expect in the glass
Regional category guides commonly describe red cherry, berry and plum, with lighter color and less tannin than Cabernet Sauvignon. Site and ripeness can shift it from bright and delicate to darker and fuller.
Sources: New Zealand Winegrowers; Napa Valley Vintners. Checked Aug 10, 2026. See all 105 Pinot Noir wines we cover →
Where this information comes from
- Store listing
- Price, package, product identifier, and shopper rating. Checked Aug 14, 2026.
- Barcode
- The shelf barcode shown here is computed from the store product identifier. It has not been checked against a bottle.
- Method
- Every price, rating and fact here is a dated observation. How we check.