2009 Rockwell Brown Red Mountain
Region: Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States of America
Last of the four year vertical we are trying out for #WAWineMonth. We had the 05, 07, 08 and 09.
Just through the appearance you can tell this is the youngest of the lot with a deep ruby red core. Fruitiest too on the nose with dark red berries and followed up with some graphite, light damp leaves, cocoa and cinnamon. Medium plus tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus to full bodied. A touch more oomph than the 2008. Layered palate with dark cherries, dark cocoa and cassis. Dry and long finish.
Tried to dig up a little bit of information on Rockwell Brown Wines online and reread through the emails from Jon Rimmerman of Garagiste. From what it sounds like, this estate's last vintage was the 2011 bottling of their Bordeaux blend before closing. Rockwell Brown Wines was owned and made by George H. Brown Jr. and Elizabeth Rockwell Brown with their first vintage in 2005. Both huge Bordeaux fans they made their wines with the help of the Hedges Family Estate. This particular bottling is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Each vintage was around 350 cases.
2017 till 2023.
Price Point:
$ - Purchased through Garagiste for $23.75.