Reviews & Ratings

2018 Rowen Red Blends or Varietals "Red Wine"

Winery: Rowen

Vintage: 2018

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Red Wine"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Malbec, 16% Syrah, 6% Petit Verdot & 4% Viognier

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma County

State or country: CA

Price: $70

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 91 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: November 27, 2023

Wine Review: This slightly opaque and very dark red colored Cabernet Sauvignon based blend opens with a musty oak and black plum bouquet with notes of black cherry and dark chocolate. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, bright, and expressive. The flavor profile is a dark chocolate, blueberry, and saline blend with note stony minerality and red plum. I also detected hints of sage, tea, and cinnamon. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins and flavors drift away nicely. I would pair this red blend with Theresa's meatloaf. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: The 2018 Rowen red blend is a lush and elegant wine consisting of wonderful high elevation, mountain fruit. The wine has aromas of dark cherries, blackberries, and sweet toasted oak from the co-fermented Viognier. On the palate, the wine is balanced and structured from the Cabernet Sauvignon with notes of juicy cassis, light floral and sweet vanilla. Co-fermenting the Syrah with the Viognier is a classic Northern Rhone technique which adds an exotic floral element to the finished wine as well as a rounder mouthfeel. Enjoy this wine now with sharp cheeses and charcuterie, grilled filet mignon, cocoa dusted chocolate torte or cellar for enjoyment for years to come.

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