Ross Maloof got his start in winemaking through the Philadelphia restaurant scene, while he was working at such wine destinations as Vedge and A. Kitchen. In the midst of managing a booming, natural-focused wine program he connected with Brianne Day and soon found himself working harvest at Day Camp (A co-op started by Brianne). He returned the following year with his fiancée, Brittany Selman, and stayed even longer this time. They came back to Philly, but Oregon had left its mark on them, and they wouldn't be staying away long. In 2017 they will be relocating to Oregon permanently.
During these two harvests, Ross was able to make a little wine of his own, and such is the start of R. Maloof wines. The first release is a Syrah & Viognier blend reminiscent of Day's Hock & Deuce, yet is a distinctive expression all its own. It was made under Brianne's careful guidance and, in fact, is emblazoned with her likeness, but shows an exciting glimpse of Maloof's abilities and vision.
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Oregon » Chehalem Mountains
From the dry-farmed, LIVE certified Nemarniki Vineyard in Chehalem Mountains; loess soils situated at 850ft altitude. Direct-press, then fermented and aged in neutral 500L puncheons.
62dOregon » Dundee Hills
"Badda big boom! Anyone for piña coladas? This tropical gris is weighty and ripened, yet maintains some ripping acidity that will slap you
75% Syrah, 25% Marsanne that has notes of wild raspberries, violets, and pepper... Much more in common with a Northern Rhone Syrah than a typical
80% Skin contact Pinot Gris, 20% Barrel fermented Riesling. The Pinot gris was fermented on the skins for 21 days. A small portion of
Orange Wine! 100% Gewürztraminer from Oak Ridge Vineyard in the Columbia Gorge AVA in Washington State. The fruit is destemmed and left to ferment on
Bright and fresh with aromas and flavors of tropical fruit coexisting with apples, pears and other orchard fruit. Eat your heart out Alsace! Farming is Certified
65% Riesling and 35% Gewurztraminer from own-rooted, dry-farmed, LIVE certified vines in transition to organic, grown in the Beckenridge Vineyard. This experimental bottling was made
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