{"id":77,"name":"Los Roscoso","image_url":null,"district":"Oregon","hours":"Daily 12pm - 5pm","hours_type":"open-daily","dog_friendly":true,"red_wine":true,"white_wine":true,"bubbles":true,"brewery":false,"woman_owned":false,"year_established":2017,"winemaker":"Roger Lemstrom","website":"https://losrocosos.com","phone":"541.306.1290","address":"84038 Eastside Road, Milton-Freewater, OR 97862","description":"In a basalt‑strewn pocket of the Rocks District, Los Rocosos crafts world‑class Rhône wines from organically tended vines; a small, friendly estate where stones and fruit conspire under a gentle hand","lat":45.953423858612,"lng":-118.382087872074,"appt_url":"https://losrocosos.com/ola/services/tasting","walk_in":false,"tasting_fee":"No tasting fee","explorer_tags":["dog","surprise"],"profile":"# Los Rocosos Vineyard — Winery Knowledge Profile\n\n## Winery Character & Identity\n\nLos Rocosos Vineyard and Winery is a working estate operation located in the Rocks District AVA in Northeastern Oregon, just outside Milton-Freewater. The winery's guiding philosophy is captured in its own words: producing \"wines that are expressive, terroir-driven, and delivered from our hearts.\" This estate-focused identity sets Los Rocosos apart as a producer deeply connected to its land, inviting guests to genuinely understand where their wine comes from — a value the winery explicitly emphasizes throughout its public-facing presence.\n\n## Vineyard & Terroir\n\nLos Rocosos is an estate vineyard, meaning the grapes grown on-site are the foundation of its wines. The property sits within The Rocks District AVA, widely regarded as one of the most distinctive and challenging grape-growing regions in the Pacific Northwest. The AVA is named for its defining geological feature: a dense, ancient layer of basalt cobblestones that dominates the soil profile, forcing vines to struggle and concentrate their energy into small, intensely flavored fruit. This unique terroir is credited with imparting notable **minerality and concentration of flavors** to the wines produced here.\n\nAll grapes at Los Rocosos are **sustainably grown** and **hand harvested**, reflecting a commitment to both environmental stewardship and quality-driven viticulture. The estate cultivates six varieties: **Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Sangiovese, Viognier, and Grenache Blanc** — a lineup that leans heavily into Rhône-style and Mediterranean varieties well-suited to the region's rocky, heat-retaining soils.\n\nIn addition to producing its own wines, Los Rocosos makes its sustainably grown fruit available to other vintners, with a one-ton minimum purchase and hand-harvested quality standards, underscoring the respect the operation has earned within the broader winemaking community.\n\n## Wines & Varieties\n\nLos Rocosos specializes in varieties that thrive in the warm, rocky conditions of The Rocks District. Its portfolio includes wines made from Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Sangiovese, Viognier, and Grenache Blanc. This selection reflects a Rhône and southern European sensibility, with red varieties known for producing rich, structured wines in volcanic and cobblestone-dominant soils, and white varieties capable of delivering aromatic complexity and freshness. The winery's emphasis on terroir expression suggests these wines are crafted to reflect the character of the land rather than heavy winemaking intervention, though specific wine names, vintages, and detailed tasting notes were not available in the sourced content.\n\n## Tasting Room & Visitor Experience\n\nThe Los Rocosos tasting room is open **daily from noon to 5 p.m.**, located on Eastside Road in Milton-Freewater, Oregon, in the heart of The Rocks District. The winery describes itself as a working vineyard and winery, offering a **curated vineyard tasting** experience that connects visitors directly to the source of the wines. Walk-in guests are welcome, though reservations are recommended. Tastings are listed as one hour in duration and are offered free of charge.\n\nA notable and visitor-friendly amenity is the availability of **Level 2 EV charging** on-site, reflecting a forward-thinking approach to guest hospitality. The overall visitor experience appears to be intimate and educational, consistent with the winery's stated value of helping guests \"learn where your wine comes from.\"\n\n## AVA Context & Regional Recognition\n\nThe Rocks District AVA, where Los Rocosos is based, has developed a strong reputation for producing premium, award-winning wines. The winery acknowledges that vintages from this region have **consistently won awards** and attract wine enthusiasts seeking distinctive, high-quality bottles. While specific scores or named accolades for Los Rocosos wines were not detailed in the available content, the winery's positioning within this high-achieving AVA is central to its identity and quality narrative.\n\n---\n\n*Note: No founding date, founder names, or winemaker biographical details were present in the sourced content. The database lists Roger Lemstrom as the winemaker, but no biographical or philosophical detail about this individual appeared in the scraped text. No wine club information was found in the available content.*","somm_notes":[{"title":"Patti's notes on Los Roscoso","content":"Located in the Rocks AVA, these sustainably grown wines all carry a touch of that signature minerality. My favorite? Definitely the Sangiovese."}],"wines":[{"name":"Albarino","vintage":"2023","variety":"Albariño","price":"$25.00"},{"name":"Pinot Grigio","vintage":"2023","variety":"Pinot Gris/Grigio","price":"$23.00"},{"name":"Sauvignon Blanc","vintage":"2023","variety":"Sauvignon Blanc","price":"$23.00"},{"name":"Estate Luz Cereza Brut Sparkling Sangiovese","vintage":"2022","variety":"Sangiovese","price":"$52.00"},{"name":"Cabernet Franc","vintage":"2022","variety":"Cabernet Franc","price":"$44.00"},{"name":"Luna Puesta Estate Field Blend","vintage":"2022","variety":"Red Blend","price":"$44.00"},{"name":"Cosecha de Luna Estate Mourvedre","vintage":"2022","variety":"Mourvèdre","price":"$44.00"},{"name":"Migolito y Rosa Reserve Malbec","vintage":"2022","variety":"Malbec","price":"$44.00"},{"name":"Estate Luz Cereza Brut Sparkling","vintage":"2022","variety":"Sangiovese","price":"$52.00"},{"name":"Estate Tayaupa Sangiovese","vintage":"2021","variety":"Sangiovese","price":"$48.00"},{"name":"Tempranillo","vintage":"2021","variety":"Tempranillo","price":"$48.00"},{"name":"Arenas Suaves Estate Field Blend","vintage":"2020","variety":"Red Blend","price":"$55.00"},{"name":"Estate Grenache","vintage":"2020","variety":"Grenache","price":"$44.00"},{"name":"Gustavo y Paco Estate Sangiovese","vintage":"2019","variety":"Sangiovese","price":"$44.00"},{"name":"Reserve Merlot","vintage":"2019","variety":"Merlot","price":"$44.00"}],"patti":null,"visitor_ratings":[{"source":"google","rating":5.0,"count":4}],"sample_reviews":[],"critic_scores":[],"community_scores":[],"events":[]}