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2016 Rowen Red Blend 1.5L
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Winemaking Notes
The 2016 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.
Vineyard Notes
Bordeaux varietals thrive on steep terrain and volcanic soil and, our Cooley Ranch is precisely the kind
of landscape they love, with elevations ranging from 500 to 2,040 feet. Cooley Ranch is blessed with a
bright red, volcanic-based soil that is sought after for its high-quality grape-growing potential. Also, due
to being above the fog line, Cooley warms up during harvest to allow for hotter growing temperatures
and extra tannin development. All of this provides beautifully ripened fruit and balanced acidity.
For ROWEN Wines, we analyzed over 200 soil samples from across the 20,000 acre property. Our
winemakers found the best 200 acres to plant grapes on. We meticulously harvest grapes from these acres that reflect the best of our superior lots of Bordeaux varietals, which flourish in more rugged
conditions and capture the distinctive influences of high elevation and cool Pacific breeze.
Production Notes
Early winter showers with a fair amount of rainfall were followed by a warm, dry spring in 2016. Alternating overcast days and heat waves continued through spring and summer, with a warm July and August. Cool mornings in mid to late August helped to preserve acidity while warm daytime temperatures led to perfectly ripe fruit with harvest starting September 22 and ending October 8.
Other Notes
BLEND: 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Malbec, 20% Syrah, 3% Viognier
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Red Blend
Acid
0.60g/100mL
pH
3.56
Aging
24 months in 100% French oak barrels, 75% new
Alcohol %
14.5
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