Who Is Reustle? Stephen M. Reustle of Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards described as the pioneer of U.S. Gruner Veltliner and Star Northwest Winemaker, is a rst generation Oregon winemaker specializing in cool-climate varietals attaining world-wide acclaim for his estate grown wines.
Where is Reustle? Located in the Heart of Southern Oregon’s Umpqua Valley AVA, Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyard.
What does Reustle make? Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards produces estate wines from the following Varietals… Gruner Veltliner, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Rousanne, Chardonnay, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Tempranillo, Malbec, Merlot, and Grenache.
How is Reustle Di erent? ecialists” “Cool Climate Sp WINEMAKING IDEOLOGY "We will not grow beyond our ability to handcraft wines of nesse, balance and length. There is no substitute for low yields, careful clonal selection, and viticultural and enological best practices. We are sensitive to high alcohol levels and overripe fruit avors, preferring instead to target balanced ripeness and expression of our unique terroir. We make wine we most like to drink at home around the dinner table with family and friends."
SO DEO GLORIA C FTING WINES OF FINESSE, BA NCE AND LENG IN E UMPQUA VAEY What are people are saying / Award Highlights
Regarding the 2014 Gruner Veltliner ‘Smaragd’, "An impressive wine from Southern Oregon - complex and juicy with minerality, white pepper, and white peach character, and bright acidity..." "BEST IN CLASS" Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition, October 2016 Issue
The Rise of Oregon Syrah. “Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards in Oregon’s Umpqua Valley is helping usher in a Syrah Revolution.” 2 page spread in Feb/March 2016 Issue SOMM Journal.
“Perhaps the Northwest’s best winemaker is Stephen Reustle in Roseburg, Ore. He proves that one bottle at a time.” Andy Perdue, The Seattle Times, November, 2016 GreatNorthwestWine.com
2012 Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards Syrah: Winner of the Six Nations wine challenge trophy award for Best Syrah of the New World. Sydney, Austrailia, October 2015
SINCE 2009, REUSTLE PRAYER ROCK VINEYARDS HAS GARNERED 18 BEST OF CLASS, 7 DOUBLE PLATINUM, 17 PLATINUM, 38 DOUBLE GOLD, 99 GOLD MEDALS ACROSS 10 DIFFERENT VARIETALS.
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