2Hawk Rosé Grenache Rogue Valley 2019

The Data

Country USA

Appellation Rogue Valley

Varietal Grenache

Retail Price $26

ABV 12.9%

Score 4.5 Stars/95 points

In the Glass

Appearance

Brilliant, medium salmon color.

Aromatics

The nose is moderately intense offering scents of strawberry and wet stones with supporting notes of red plum and ripe kumquat.

Flavor

The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of crushed red berries, hibiscus, and pomegranate. The finish is long and lingering with lovely tart berry accents.

Intensity & Texture

Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a bright and vibrant texture.

Cool Factor

What's more cool in the spring and summer months than a wonderful and expressive Grenache Rosé? We love everything about this wine.

Value Grade

B+

Scarcity (just 227 cases made), superb quality, and a modest price of just $26 add up to a great value in our book.

Analysis

This style of Rosé really gets us excited. We love the perfect balance of fruit and acidity with more generous fruit than you would think considering its very modest alcohol — just 12.9 abv. The Grenache for the 2019 2Hawk Rosé remained on the vine two weeks longer than the typical year until it was just right. Two hours in the press was all that was required to extract the beautiful salmon color that you see in the glass. A touch of Syrah was added to stabilize the color (Grenache Rosé can shed its bright color quickly without losing flavor or aromatics). This wine was bottled in late March after resting in stainless steel tanks. The resulting wine is absolutely delicious and impossible to put down. The contents of the bottle just vanish.

How to Enjoy

Serve chilled but not too cold as you don't want to mute the flavors. Pour your glasses a few minutes before you plant to drink it. Serve with charcuterie, smoked salmon, and salty, hard cheeses.