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• 1. [Image] Ali and Emily Mostue pouring for visitors at Rocky Knoll

  	Ali Mostue, granddaughter, and her mother Emily Mostue and aunt Karen Allen, all descendants of Rocky Knoll founder Dunbar Carpenter, pour wines for visitors. The background picture shows forbears Leonard ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Ali and Emily Mostue pouring for visitors at Rocky Knoll Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Rocky Knoll Vineyards (Or.) Ali Mostue, granddaughter, and her mother Emily Mostue and aunt Karen Allen, all descendants of Rocky Knoll founder Dunbar Carpenter, pour wines for visitors. The background picture shows forbears Leonard and Alfred Carpenter breaking ground for their pear orchard. Title: Ali and Emily Mostue pouring for visitors at Rocky Knoll Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Rocky Knoll Vineyards (Or.) Ali Mostue, granddaughter, and her mother Emily Mostue and aunt Karen Allen, all descendants of Rocky Knoll founder Dunbar Carpenter, pour wines for visitors. The background picture shows forbears Leonard and Alfred Carpenter breaking ground for their pear orchard. Close

• 2. [Image] Planting Malbec - Rocky Knoll in background

  	Malbec is planted on the hot and dry south-facing slope of Rocky Knoll, which is known for Bordeaux varietals. Old fruit vines are shown in the background.
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Planting Malbec - Rocky Knoll in background Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Rocky Knoll Vineyards (Or.) Malbec is planted on the hot and dry south-facing slope of Rocky Knoll, which is known for Bordeaux varietals. Old fruit vines are shown in the background. Title: Planting Malbec - Rocky Knoll in background Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Rocky Knoll Vineyards (Or.) Malbec is planted on the hot and dry south-facing slope of Rocky Knoll, which is known for Bordeaux varietals. Old fruit vines are shown in the background. Close

• 3. [Image] Dunbar Carpenter, founder of Rocky Knoll, with a bottle of the first vintage, the 2005 Claret

  	The late Dunbar Carpenter was photographed through a wine glass, next to a bottle of the inaugural vintage, the 2005 Claret. This estate wine, made by Gus Janeway while winemaker at Roxy Ann Winery, blended ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Dunbar Carpenter, founder of Rocky Knoll, with a bottle of the first vintage, the 2005 Claret Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Rocky Knoll Vineyards (Or.) The late Dunbar Carpenter was photographed through a wine glass, next to a bottle of the inaugural vintage, the 2005 Claret. This estate wine, made by Gus Janeway while winemaker at Roxy Ann Winery, blended Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Title: Dunbar Carpenter, founder of Rocky Knoll, with a bottle of the first vintage, the 2005 Claret Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Rocky Knoll Vineyards (Or.) The late Dunbar Carpenter was photographed through a wine glass, next to a bottle of the inaugural vintage, the 2005 Claret. This estate wine, made by Gus Janeway while winemaker at Roxy Ann Winery, blended Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Close

• 4. [Image] Emily Mostue, Rocky Knoll

  	Rocky Knoll’s grapes grow in one of the region’s prime locations, a prominent knoll bordering the Cascade foothills on the east slope of the Rogue Valley. Clay soil low on the flanks of the hill quickly ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Emily Mostue, Rocky Knoll Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Rocky Knoll Vineyards (Or.) Rocky Knoll’s grapes grow in one of the region’s prime locations, a prominent knoll bordering the Cascade foothills on the east slope of the Rogue Valley. Clay soil low on the flanks of the hill quickly yields to the rocky, sandy loam that characterizes most of the vineyard. The vines progress halfway up the hillside below exposed sandstone outcroppings. The region benefits from a climate similar to that of the Bordeaux and Mediterranean regions famed for their wines. Dunbar Carpenter planted the original vineyard in the mid-1970s and it has been added to over the years. In keeping with the experimentation of the region’s early grape growers, the vineyard was terraced east to west, a laborious process that yielded a distinctive vineyard and distinctive fruit. The vines, a combination of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, now range from nearly thirty years old to eleven years old, offering a complexity of character unparalleled in the Rogue Valley. Young, ripe, and fruity tannins emblematic of the best Southern Oregon wines are integrated with the dark, aged full body of the older vine fruit, rewarding creativity on the part of the winemaker. The wines are forward and complex, distinguished by their black fruit and lingering finish. (Jan. 2014) Title: Emily Mostue, Rocky Knoll Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Rocky Knoll Vineyards (Or.) Rocky Knoll’s grapes grow in one of the region’s prime locations, a prominent knoll bordering the Cascade foothills on the east slope of the Rogue Valley. Clay soil low on the flanks of the hill quickly yields to the rocky, sandy loam that characterizes most of the vineyard. The vines progress halfway up the hillside below exposed sandstone outcroppings. The region benefits from a climate similar to that of the Bordeaux and Mediterranean regions famed for their wines. Dunbar Carpenter planted the original vineyard in the mid-1970s and it has been added to over the years. In keeping with the experimentation of the region’s early grape growers, the vineyard was terraced east to west, a laborious process that yielded a distinctive vineyard and distinctive fruit. The vines, a combination of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, now range from nearly thirty years old to eleven years old, offering a complexity of character unparalleled in the Rogue Valley. Young, ripe, and fruity tannins emblematic of the best Southern Oregon wines are integrated with the dark, aged full body of the older vine fruit, rewarding creativity on the part of the winemaker. The wines are forward and complex, distinguished by their black fruit and lingering finish. (Jan. 2014) Close

• 5. [Image] Volunteers picking Merlot at Rocky Knoll

  	Rocky Knoll’s grapes grow in one of the region’s prime locations, a prominent knoll bordering the Cascade foothills on the east slope of the Rogue Valley. Clay soil low on the flanks of the hill quickly ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Volunteers picking Merlot at Rocky Knoll Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Rocky Knoll Vineyards (Or.) Rocky Knoll’s grapes grow in one of the region’s prime locations, a prominent knoll bordering the Cascade foothills on the east slope of the Rogue Valley. Clay soil low on the flanks of the hill quickly yields to the rocky, sandy loam that characterizes most of the vineyard. The vines progress halfway up the hillside below exposed sandstone outcroppings. The region benefits from a climate similar to that of the Bordeaux and Mediterranean regions famed for their wines. Dunbar Carpenter planted the original vineyard in the mid-1970s and it has been added to over the years. In keeping with the experimentation of the region’s early grape growers, the vineyard was terraced east to west, a laborious process that yielded a distinctive vineyard and distinctive fruit. The vines, a combination of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, now range from nearly thirty years old to eleven years old, offering a complexity of character unparalleled in the Rogue Valley. Young, ripe, and fruity tannins emblematic of the best Southern Oregon wines are integrated with the dark, aged full body of the older vine fruit, rewarding creativity on the part of the winemaker. The wines are forward and complex, distinguished by their black fruit and lingering finish. (Jan. 2014) Title: Volunteers picking Merlot at Rocky Knoll Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Rocky Knoll Vineyards (Or.) Rocky Knoll’s grapes grow in one of the region’s prime locations, a prominent knoll bordering the Cascade foothills on the east slope of the Rogue Valley. Clay soil low on the flanks of the hill quickly yields to the rocky, sandy loam that characterizes most of the vineyard. The vines progress halfway up the hillside below exposed sandstone outcroppings. The region benefits from a climate similar to that of the Bordeaux and Mediterranean regions famed for their wines. Dunbar Carpenter planted the original vineyard in the mid-1970s and it has been added to over the years. In keeping with the experimentation of the region’s early grape growers, the vineyard was terraced east to west, a laborious process that yielded a distinctive vineyard and distinctive fruit. The vines, a combination of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, now range from nearly thirty years old to eleven years old, offering a complexity of character unparalleled in the Rogue Valley. Young, ripe, and fruity tannins emblematic of the best Southern Oregon wines are integrated with the dark, aged full body of the older vine fruit, rewarding creativity on the part of the winemaker. The wines are forward and complex, distinguished by their black fruit and lingering finish. (Jan. 2014) Close

• 6. [Image] Rocky Knoll 2006 Claret 55% Cabernet Sauvignon 38% Merlot 7% Cabernet Franc

  	Produced & Bottled by Foothill Winery, Medford, OR
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Rocky Knoll 2006 Claret 55% Cabernet Sauvignon 38% Merlot 7% Cabernet Franc Author: Rocky Knoll Vineyards (Or.) Year: 2006 Produced & Bottled by Foothill Winery, Medford, OR Title: Rocky Knoll 2006 Claret 55% Cabernet Sauvignon 38% Merlot 7% Cabernet Franc Author: Rocky Knoll Vineyards (Or.) Year: 2006 Produced & Bottled by Foothill Winery, Medford, OR Close

• 7. [Image] Rocky Knoll 2010 Dunbar Red 49% Merlot 38% Cabernet Sauvignon 13% Cabernet Franc

  	Produced & Bottled by Foothill Winery, Medford, OR
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Rocky Knoll 2010 Dunbar Red 49% Merlot 38% Cabernet Sauvignon 13% Cabernet Franc Author: Rocky Knoll Vineyards (Or.) Year: 2010 Produced & Bottled by Foothill Winery, Medford, OR Title: Rocky Knoll 2010 Dunbar Red 49% Merlot 38% Cabernet Sauvignon 13% Cabernet Franc Author: Rocky Knoll Vineyards (Or.) Year: 2010 Produced & Bottled by Foothill Winery, Medford, OR Close