Southern Oregon’s RoxyAnn Winery
is located in east Medford at the historic Hillcrest Orchard that has
been bearing fruit for over 100 years. RoxyAnn Winery makes Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Pinot gris and Viognier.
Gus Janeway is the winemaker for RoxyAnn
Winery, as well as six other labels produced in the same facility.
He attends to his personal project, Velocity Wine Cellars, with the
same meticulous and uncompromising care he brings to all of his wines.
In addition to many hours in the cellar,
Gus is known for bringing his vineyard management experience to bear
on his close relationships with grape growers. Seven years ago, Gus
risked the unknown territory of the Rogue Valley in pursuit of an elegant,
pure style of winemaking elevated by the character of the region itself.
Vineyard management posts were followed by winemaking positions, beginning
at Quail Run and Griffin Creek Vineyards. He then served as founding
winemaker for Paschal, where he built a state of the art winery.
Gus directed winemaking at Paschal to critical
acclaim from 1998 until going out on his own in 2002. Gus is currently
serving his third year as President of the Rogue Chapter of the Oregon
Winegrowers Association. In 2004 he was instrumental in establishing
a Rogue Valley Convivium for Slow Food, an international educational
organization dedicated to the preservation of regional and seasonal
culinary traditions.
Wine & Spirits 92 points: ""All pepper and plums when first poured, this wine has the seductive rich texture of a plump Crozes-Hermitage, with blackberry flavors giving way to a deep. smoky leng
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From the winery: "...our estate blend of 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 52% Merlot and 22% Cabernet franc that is rich, smooth and concentrated with loads of dark plum, blackberry and dark cherry flavors. Si ...read more
...a brilliant straw-colored Pinot gris that offers expansive aromas of ripe pears, peach and grapefruit with bright accents of floral, tangerine, mango and honeysuckle. On the palate, it exhibits a c ...read more
Wine Spectator rating 88 points for 02: "Smooth and polished, with a spicy edge to the harmonious currant and herb flavors, finishing with grace. Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, an ...read more
