A really exciting newer house in Chelan County, Amos Rome relies on two vineyards for their wines. They have an estate site which is planned to a wide range of varietals including Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon. They also utilize their High Blossom Vineyard located three miles from the tasting room and is set at 2000 feet. The location is planted to Riesling (planted in 2003), Grüner Veltliner (planted in 2019), and a block of Tempranillo & Albariño (planted in 2021).
Owners Travis and Brianna Clark run the winery, while Travis makes the wine, having formerly interned at JM Cellars. He has completed a WSU Viticulture Certificate program. The new wines were really good across the board. I love the 2022 Amos Rome ‘High Blossom’ Sparkling Wine (OB, 91) which is bright and beautifully textured - made from Riesling grapes. The best wine I tasted was the 2021 Amos Rome ‘Concrete’ Malbec (OB, 92) which is dense and chewy with some good aging potential. Learn more at https://www.amosrome.com/ and here are my reviews of the new Amos Rome wines.
2021 Amos Rome ‘Block ’98’ Sparkling Wine- Made from mostly Pinot Noir grapes (72%), this offers a soft mousse with juicy starfruit and brioche notes on the palate with Pazzaz apple and shades of candied ginger. The soft mousse adds to the refinement as this is best enjoyed now and over the next several years to come. Drink 2024-2030- 91
2022 Amos Rome ‘High Blossom’ Sparkling Wine- This Riesling sparkling wine was given one year of lees aging before disgorgement. Pretty and bright, this revels in its sweet peach and pear flavors. Drink now. Drink 2024-2027- 90
2022 Amos Rome ‘Dionne’s Vineyard’ Chenin Blanc- Kiwi and pear notes mark the palate in this juicy Chenin Blanc. Dry and neatly textured, enjoy now and over the next few years while the beautiful tension remains intact. Drink 2024-2027- 90
2021 Amos Rome Tempranillo- Coming from the Lake Chelan AVA, this offers juicy red fruit flavors with tobacco leaf and a smooth texture on the palate. Citrus rind notes round out this well-made wine that has some good aging potential. Drink 2024-2031- 91
2020 Amos Rome Merlot- The 2020 Amos Rome Merlot comes from their estate vineyard from a block that neighbors their tasting room. This is juicy and rich Merlot that offers black cherry compote, espresso grounds and black tea flavors alongside well-defined tannins. Delicious now, consume over the next few years. Drink 2024-2029- 91
2021 Amos Rome ‘Concrete’ Malbec- This 2021 Malbec was stored in concrete tanks before bottling. On the nose this takes on layers of black florals that mingle well with juicy blackberry and black cherry notes. The palate is soft and refined with a wonderful sense of texture and elegance once on the mouth. Seamless and delicious, enjoy this outstanding bottling now and over the next ten plus years. Drink 2024-2034- 92