Today we share the wines of Rowen Wine Company. Wines are sourced from their estate, the Cooley Ranch Vineyard, which varies greatly in elevation all the way up to 2400 feet. The location sits above the fog line therefore the grapes get increased sun exposure, which inspires thicker skins. The grapes grow above the hot valley and, they also stay cool during hot days which leads to rich tannins. Bordeaux red varietals are grown here as well as a touch of Syrah and Viognier. Winemaker Ryan Decker is a fifth-generation farmer from the Alexander Valley. He started in the Rodney Strong Tasting Room in 2002, and after returning to Fresno State to earn his degree in viticulture, he returned as viticulturalist and to oversee sustainable winegrowing. Ryan is Director of Estate Vineyards at Rodney Strong as well as winemaker for Rowen Wine Company.
Check out the delicious 2021 ‘Cooley Ranch Vineyard’ (OB, 92) which is rich and concentrated with a refined mouthfeel. Learn more at https://www.rowenwinecompany.com and here are my reviews of the new Rowen wines.
2022 Rowen Wine Company Red Wine- The 2022 Rowen Wine Company Red Wine offers sweet kirsch and red raspberry notes on the nose with tobacco leaf. The palate is soft and approachable with good underlying verve despite the heat of the vintage. Drink 2025-2031- 90
2021 Rowen Wine Company ‘2040’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The really good 2021 ‘2040’ is soft and approachable on the mouth. Dark currants and wintergreen notes mingle well with damp earth and chocolate on the palate. Drink 2025-2033- 92
2021 Rowen Wine Company ‘Cooley Ranch Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2021 ‘Cooley Ranch’ Cabernet Sauvignon is inky in the glass, offering black rose petals, tar, anise seed and dense boysenberry fruits on the nose. The palate is well-structured with a refined mouthfeel and a graphite edge alongside medium to full-bodied dark fruits. Delicious now, this will easily age for another decade. Drink 2025-2035- 92