Rosé all day

Applegate & Rogue Valley — Wine Trail

Rosé all day. Rosé? This way.

The crisp side of Southern Oregon, self-guided. Blush with bright berry on one end, refined and high-acid on the other — every stop pours its own version, with a patio to drink it on.

  • Seasonal rosé from boutique producers
  • Patios with real vineyard views
  • Small tasting sessions, often with gourmet bites
  • Built for a slow afternoon, brunch, or friends with no schedule
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BIODYNAMIC, AND PINKJacksonville

Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden

Jacksonville

A biodynamic pioneer in the Applegate, known for sustainability and natural winemaking. The intimate tasting room and the gardens make a good backdrop for a glass of rosé.

Address
1665 Eastside Rd, Jacksonville, OR 97530Tap for directions
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Grenache RoséAround $26 — wild berry and citrus
Hours
Thu-Sun 11-4Call ahead — hours change with the season
Tasting
$15-25
Website
cowhornwine.com
Instagram
@cowhornwines
DOWN TO EARTH, EASY POURJacksonville

LongSword Vineyard

Jacksonville

A family-run estate with a relaxed feel and a real view. Consistent, approachable wines — a favorite stop for anyone working through the rosés.

Address
8555 OR-238, Jacksonville, OR 97530Tap for directions
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RoséAround $28 — delicate and well balanced
Hours
Open dailyCall ahead — hours change with the season
Tasting
Flights $15-20
Website
longswordvineyard.com
Instagram
@longswordvineyard
PINK BY THE RIVERApplegate Valley

Red Lily Vineyards

Applegate Valley

Sits along the Applegate River, working in Spanish varietals with a twist. The seasonal rosé comes off hand-selected fruit and drinks like it.

Address
11777 Hwy 238, Applegate, OR 97530Tap for directions
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Seasonal RoséAround $25 — light, vibrant, crisp
Hours
Daily 11-5Call ahead — hours change with the season
Tasting
Signature Flight $10
Website
redlilyvineyards.com
Instagram
@redlilyvineyards
FOOTHILLS AND FRUIT-FORWARDMedford

DANCIN Vineyards

Medford

Up in the foothills near Medford, where a rustic setting meets careful boutique winemaking. The pop-up tasting sessions draw a regular crowd.

Address
4477 S Stage Rd, Medford, OR 97501Tap for directions
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RoséAround $22 — fresh and fruit-forward, a little mineral
Hours
Hours varyCheck ahead before you drive out
Tasting
$10-15
Website
dancin.com
Instagram
@dancinvineyards
STRAWBERRY AND MELONApplegate Valley

Wooldridge Creek Winery

Applegate Valley

An eclectic lineup, from full-bodied reds to a well-balanced blush. The rustic hillside setting is half of why people stay.

Address
818 Slagle Creek Rd, Grants Pass, OR 97527Tap for directions
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RoséAround $24 — strawberry and melon
Hours
Check the websiteCall ahead — hours change with the season
Tasting
$10-15
Website
wcwinery.com
Instagram
@wooldridgecreek
ELEGANT, WITH A FINISHApplegate Valley

Wanderlust Vineyard

Applegate Valley

A boutique room in the heart of the Applegate, known for experimental, expressive wines. The rosé balances bright acid against delicate floral aromatics.

Address
1000 Kubli Rd, Grants Pass, OR 97527Tap for directions
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RoséAround $25 — refined finish, subtle complexity
Hours
Reservations recommendedCheck the website for hours and fees
Website
wanderlustvines.com
Instagram
@wanderlust_vineyard
HOW ROSÉ GETS ITS COLORIt’s not a blend

It’s not a blend

Nearly all of the rosé on this trail is made from red grapes crushed and then left on their skins for a few hours — long enough to pull color, not long enough to pull much tannin. Pull the juice off early and you get pale and mineral; leave it longer and you get deeper pink with more fruit. Same grape, same vineyard, different clock. Mixing red and white wine together is a different thing entirely, and outside Champagne it is rarely how it’s done.