ROWEN Wine Company's only 100% varietal wine, aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak. It's sourced from two blocks on Cooley Ranch located at 1,640 feet and 2,040 feet in elevation, respectively, where cooler days and warmer nights preside - an unusual diurnial swing. Sporting and inky black-carmine hue, it shows intense phenolic ripeness and concentration, with a blackberry-washed mineral base; a soft and voluptuous mouthfeel; and tannins that are chewy, round, and meaty. Like a siren, it lures you in as it goes deeper with each sip. Espresso and walnut notes display its savory side, lifted by a hint of lavender that expands on the finish.
98 points, Meridith May, Tasting Panel (Jan 2025)