VARIETAL: 100% Willamette Valley ChardonnayAPPELLATION: Willamette Valley AVAVINEYARDS: Wits’ End, Marsh Estate and Knudsen VineyardsSOILS: Sedimentary & Basalt soilsCLONE: INTAV 95 & 76 OAK: 20% New FrenchALCOHOL: 14%PRODUCTION: 741 cases RETAIL: $35

2016 GRAVEL ROAD CHARDONNAYABOUT GRAVEL ROAD CHARDONNAY This 2016 Chardonnay is a blend of the three best Chardonnay vineyards in the Willamette Valley: Wits’ End, Knudsen, and Marsh Estate Vineyards. Located in the Chehalem Mountains AVA, Wits’ End is the Soles’ estate vineyard. Four acres of Chardonnay were planted here in 2013. As a result of Rollin’s 30+ years in the industry, ROCO has access to premium fruit from Marsh Estate and Knudsen Vineyards. Rollin crafts wines that balance minerality and rich power.

2016 VINTAGE NOTESThe 2016 growing season was a cross between the 2014 and 2015 vintages. It started with a warm, sunny spring and early summer, leading to earlier than “normal” vine development in the vineyards. Heat spikes in May and the first part of June brought an early bloom to the Willamette Valley. The rest of the summer, however, was pretty standard with mostly dry, warm days. We gladly welcomed nine cool, damp days at the end of August, which helped mitigate a bit of dryness in the vines. That last bit of rain helped preserve acidity and complexity in the wines. We started to pick earlier than expected on September 9, but once we started, it was a pretty mellow harvest, which allowed us to do everything in an orderly and best practices sort of way. Our 2016 wines are flavor packed with great, rich fruit expression. From whites to reds, this vintage is a real “crowd pleaser.”

WINEMAKING PROCESSROCO Chardonnay is handpicked and then chilled overnight to 38˚ F in a large cold room. The chilled, whole cluster bunches are pressed, and the juice is sent to tank. After settling in the tank, the juice is racked to French oak barrels where it completes fermentation. After the primary fermentation, the young wine goes through malolactic fermentation to soften acidity and add further complexity. The finished wine ages on its’ original yeast lees until bottling in July.

WINEMAKER’S TASTING NOTES “This wine has the characteristic youthful green-yellow straw color found in ROCO Chardonnays. Aromas of citrus blossom, pear fruit, brown turkey fig, and lovely spice leap out of the glass to greet you. This wine was built for aging with a bold mineral core wrapped by rich comice pear, a hint of citrus starfruit, and cashew nut, leading to a promise of white peach with a touch of Tahitian lime in the middle palate. The finish is opulent without going heavy. This is a seamless, cool climate Chardonnay.” - Rollin Soles, Winemaker

13260 NE Red Hills Road Newberg, Oregon 97132 • 503-538-7625 • rocowinery.com

90 points

93 points

91 points VARIETAL: 100% Oregon ChardonnayAPPELLATION: Willamette Valley AVAVINEYARDS: Gran Moraine, Marsh Estate & Knudsen VineyardsSOILS: Sedimentary & Basalt soilsCLONE: INTAV 95 OAK: 8% New FrenchALCOHOL: 14%PRODUCTION: 700 cases RETAIL: $40

2015 GRAVEL ROAD CHARDONNAY

ABOUT GRAVEL ROAD CHARDONNAY This 2015 Chardonnay is a blend of our three favorite Chardonnay vineyards in the Willamette Valley: Gran Moraine, Marsh Estate, and Knudsen Vineyards. The first two vineyards grow in low to mid elevation, in sandstone-shale derived soils that provide a lovely creamy texture. Knudsen Vineyards is located at a highen elevation in volcanic derived soil that adds a racy minerality to this unique Chardonnay.

2015 VINTAGE NOTESThis growing season was one of those warm, sunny experiences that we all desire in the often challenging Willamette Valley. Other than a spot of high temperatures, nearly the entirety of August punched in at the 80’s with clear blue skies. Virtually no precipitation occurred all summer long. The vines were obviously struggling under persistent sunshine and no precipitation, but then August 28-30th brought us a refreshing 1.3 inches of rain! This rainfall perked up the vines, the acid bounced back and fruit flavors became lively once again. We received one more shot of cool rain on September 17th with freezing levels down to 5500 feet. These cloudy cool wet events at the end of the growing season helped to lift the character, and provide a nice zip of flavor. We were able to pick at optimum ripeness beginning around September 4th through September 23rd. The 2015 wines are chock full of great fruit flavor, structure and a mouthwatering dose of delicious freshness and acidity.

WINEMAKING PROCESSROCO Chardonnay is handpicked and then chilled overnight at 38˚ F in a large storage room. The chilled bunches are then pressed and the juice is sent to a tank. After settling in tank, the juice is inoculated and racked to neutral oak where is completes fermentation. After the primary fermentation, the young wine goes through a second malolactic fermentation in order to soften the acidity and to add further complexity. Next, the wines are racked to a mix of new and neutral French oak. There they rest for at least five months before bottling.

WINEMAKER’S TASTING NOTES “This might be the most opulent, yet balanced, Chardonnay of my career since the 1992 vintage. The 1992 Chardonnay was a wine that has stood the test of age-worthiness, and this 2015 will as well. The aromas are a blend of warmer-riper fruit and traditional cold climate Willamette Chardonnay. Look for Asian pear and yellow skinned apple center with lovely citrus zest and white flower scents finishing with roasted hazelnut. This is a very rich, concentrated Chardonnay on the palate and putting a dozen or so bottles of this wine into your cellar will repay you with years of delight.” - Rollin Soles, Winemaker

13260 NE Red Hills Road Newberg, Oregon 97132 • 503-538-7625 • rocowinery.com

92 points Editors’ Choice

“After a faulty first bottle of this wine, the second was a revelation: sexy, polished and lushly endowed with a mix of orange, apple, pear and apricot flavors. Its texture, length and definition are truly impressive.” -P.G., 11/17

VARIETAL: 100% Oregon ChardonnayAPPELLATION: Willamette Valley AVAVINEYARDS: Gran Moraine, Marsh Estate & Knudsen VineyardsSOILS: Sedimentary & Basalt soilsCLONE: INTAV 95 OAK: 8% New FrenchALCOHOL: 14%PRODUCTION: 700 cases RETAIL: $40

2015 GRAVEL ROAD CHARDONNAY

ABOUT GRAVEL ROAD CHARDONNAY This 2015 Chardonnay is a blend of our three favorite Chardonnay vineyards in the Willamette Valley: Gran Moraine, Marsh Estate, and Knudsen Vineyards. The first two vineyards grow in low to mid elevation, in sandstone-shale derived soils that provide a lovely creamy texture. Knudsen Vineyards is located at a highen elevation in volcanic derived soil that adds a racy minerality to this unique Chardonnay.

2015 VINTAGE NOTESThis growing season was one of those warm, sunny experiences that we all desire in the often challenging Willamette Valley. Other than a spot of high temperatures, nearly the entirety of August punched in at the 80’s with clear blue skies. Virtually no precipitation occurred all summer long. The vines were obviously struggling under persistent sunshine and no precipitation, but then August 28-30th brought us a refreshing 1.3 inches of rain! This rainfall perked up the vines, the acid bounced back and fruit flavors became lively once again. We received one more shot of cool rain on September 17th with freezing levels down to 5500 feet. These cloudy cool wet events at the end of the growing season helped to lift the character, and provide a nice zip of flavor. We were able to pick at optimum ripeness beginning around September 4th through September 23rd. The 2015 wines are chock full of great fruit flavor, structure and a mouthwatering dose of delicious freshness and acidity.

WINEMAKING PROCESSROCO Chardonnay is handpicked and then chilled overnight at 38˚ F in a large storage room. The chilled bunches are then pressed and the juice is sent to a tank. After settling in tank, the juice is inoculated and racked to neutral oak where is completes fermentation. After the primary fermentation, the young wine goes through a second malolactic fermentation in order to soften the acidity and to add further complexity. Next, the wines are racked to a mix of new and neutral French oak. There they rest for at least five months before bottling.

WINEMAKER’S TASTING NOTES “This might be the most opulent, yet balanced, Chardonnay of my career since the 1992 vintage. The 1992 Chardonnay was a wine that has stood the test of age-worthiness, and this 2015 will as well. The aromas are a blend of warmer-riper fruit and traditional cold climate Willamette Chardonnay. Look for Asian pear and yellow skinned apple center with lovely citrus zest and white flower scents finishing with roasted hazelnut. This is a very rich, concentrated Chardonnay on the palate and putting a dozen or so bottles of this wine into your cellar will repay you with years of delight.” - Rollin Soles, Winemaker

13260 NE Red Hills Road Newberg, Oregon 97132 • 503-538-7625 • rocowinery.com

92 points Editors’ Choice

“After a faulty first bottle of this wine, the second was a revelation: sexy, polished and lushly endowed with a mix of orange, apple, pear and apricot flavors. Its texture, length and definition are truly impressive.” -P.G., 11/17 VARIETAL: 100% Oregon Chardonnay

APPELLATION: Willamette Valley AVAVINEYARDS: Gran Moraine, Marsh Estate & Knudsen VineyardsSOILS: Sedimentary & Basalt soilsCLONE: INTAV 95 OAK: 8% New FrenchALCOHOL: 14%PRODUCTION: 700 cases RETAIL: $40

2015 GRAVEL ROAD CHARDONNAY

ABOUT GRAVEL ROAD CHARDONNAY This 2015 Chardonnay is a blend of our three favorite Chardonnay vineyards in the Willamette Valley: Gran Moraine, Marsh Estate, and Knudsen Vineyards. The first two vineyards grow in low to mid elevation, in sandstone-shale derived soils that provide a lovely creamy texture. Knudsen Vineyards is located at a highen elevation in volcanic derived soil that adds a racy minerality to this unique Chardonnay.

2015 VINTAGE NOTESThis growing season was one of those warm, sunny experiences that we all desire in the often challenging Willamette Valley. Other than a spot of high temperatures, nearly the entirety of August punched in at the 80’s with clear blue skies. Virtually no precipitation occurred all summer long. The vines were obviously struggling under persistent sunshine and no precipitation, but then August 28-30th brought us a refreshing 1.3 inches of rain! This rainfall perked up the vines, the acid bounced back and fruit flavors became lively once again. We received one more shot of cool rain on September 17th with freezing levels down to 5500 feet. These cloudy cool wet events at the end of the growing season helped to lift the character, and provide a nice zip of flavor. We were able to pick at optimum ripeness beginning around September 4th through September 23rd. The 2015 wines are chock full of great fruit flavor, structure and a mouthwatering dose of delicious freshness and acidity.

WINEMAKING PROCESSROCO Chardonnay is handpicked and then chilled overnight at 38˚ F in a large storage room. The chilled bunches are then pressed and the juice is sent to a tank. After settling in tank, the juice is inoculated and racked to neutral oak where is completes fermentation. After the primary fermentation, the young wine goes through a second malolactic fermentation in order to soften the acidity and to add further complexity. Next, the wines are racked to a mix of new and neutral French oak. There they rest for at least five months before bottling.

WINEMAKER’S TASTING NOTES “This might be the most opulent, yet balanced, Chardonnay of my career since the 1992 vintage. The 1992 Chardonnay was a wine that has stood the test of age-worthiness, and this 2015 will as well. The aromas are a blend of warmer-riper fruit and traditional cold climate Willamette Chardonnay. Look for Asian pear and yellow skinned apple center with lovely citrus zest and white flower scents finishing with roasted hazelnut. This is a very rich, concentrated Chardonnay on the palate and putting a dozen or so bottles of this wine into your cellar will repay you with years of delight.” - Rollin Soles, Winemaker

13260 NE Red Hills Road Newberg, Oregon 97132 • 503-538-7625 • rocowinery.com

92 points Editors’ Choice

“After a faulty first bottle of this wine, the second was a revelation: sexy, polished and lushly endowed with a mix of orange, apple, pear and apricot flavors. Its texture, length and definition are truly impressive.” -P.G., 11/17

VARIETAL: 100% Oregon ChardonnayAPPELLATION: Willamette Valley AVAVINEYARDS: Gran Moraine, Marsh Estate & Knudsen VineyardsSOILS: Sedimentary & Basalt soilsCLONE: INTAV 95 OAK: 8% New FrenchALCOHOL: 14%PRODUCTION: 700 cases RETAIL: $40

2015 GRAVEL ROAD CHARDONNAY

ABOUT GRAVEL ROAD CHARDONNAY This 2015 Chardonnay is a blend of our three favorite Chardonnay vineyards in the Willamette Valley: Gran Moraine, Marsh Estate, and Knudsen Vineyards. The first two vineyards grow in low to mid elevation, in sandstone-shale derived soils that provide a lovely creamy texture. Knudsen Vineyards is located at a highen elevation in volcanic derived soil that adds a racy minerality to this unique Chardonnay.

2015 VINTAGE NOTESThis growing season was one of those warm, sunny experiences that we all desire in the often challenging Willamette Valley. Other than a spot of high temperatures, nearly the entirety of August punched in at the 80’s with clear blue skies. Virtually no precipitation occurred all summer long. The vines were obviously struggling under persistent sunshine and no precipitation, but then August 28-30th brought us a refreshing 1.3 inches of rain! This rainfall perked up the vines, the acid bounced back and fruit flavors became lively once again. We received one more shot of cool rain on September 17th with freezing levels down to 5500 feet. These cloudy cool wet events at the end of the growing season helped to lift the character, and provide a nice zip of flavor. We were able to pick at optimum ripeness beginning around September 4th through September 23rd. The 2015 wines are chock full of great fruit flavor, structure and a mouthwatering dose of delicious freshness and acidity.

WINEMAKING PROCESSROCO Chardonnay is handpicked and then chilled overnight at 38˚ F in a large storage room. The chilled bunches are then pressed and the juice is sent to a tank. After settling in tank, the juice is inoculated and racked to neutral oak where is completes fermentation. After the primary fermentation, the young wine goes through a second malolactic fermentation in order to soften the acidity and to add further complexity. Next, the wines are racked to a mix of new and neutral French oak. There they rest for at least five months before bottling.

WINEMAKER’S TASTING NOTES “This might be the most opulent, yet balanced, Chardonnay of my career since the 1992 vintage. The 1992 Chardonnay was a wine that has stood the test of age-worthiness, and this 2015 will as well. The aromas are a blend of warmer-riper fruit and traditional cold climate Willamette Chardonnay. Look for Asian pear and yellow skinned apple center with lovely citrus zest and white flower scents finishing with roasted hazelnut. This is a very rich, concentrated Chardonnay on the palate and putting a dozen or so bottles of this wine into your cellar will repay you with years of delight.” - Rollin Soles, Winemaker

13260 NE Red Hills Road Newberg, Oregon 97132 • 503-538-7625 • rocowinery.com

92 points Editors’ Choice

“After a faulty first bottle of this wine, the second was a revelation: sexy, polished and lushly endowed with a mix of orange, apple, pear and apricot flavors. Its texture, length and definition are truly impressive.” -P.G., 11/17