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title: 2018 Rosé
date: 2026-06-23T03:54:00-07:00
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![Rosé](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_640x2027_crop_center-center_82_line/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-Rose-2018-alt.png)  

 

 

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The 2018 Matthews Rosé was crafted from a couple of vineyards across two separate AVAs in Washington State in the Columbia Valley and Walla Walla Valley. Farmed using sustainable practices, the vines were hand-harvested in the mornings of September 13th and 17th. Upon arriving in the winery, each cluster was de-stemmed and macerated for 12-18 hours before pressing. Using only free-run wine, it was then moved to stainless steel tanks for 4 months. Evaluated over 40 times by our winemaking team, only 864 cases were bottled.

Tasting Notes

A complex nose of chamomile, watermelon and rose water. Hints of dried pineapple, nectarine and spice cut through a background of tangerine and white flowers. Silky and fresh, with ethereal texture carrying macerated citrus and stone fruits. Exceedingly drinkable.

 

Food Pairing Recommendations

Niçoise salad with tapenade and rosemary crackers

 

 

   ![Rosé](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_640x2027_crop_center-center_82_line/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-Rose-2018-alt.png)  

 

 

Varietal Composition

100% Cabernet Fran

 

Vinification

Fermented in 100% stainless steel tanks. Aged for 4 months in 100% stainless steel tanks.

 

Alcohol

13.6%

 

Cases Produced

864

 

Drinkability

Now-2020

 

Trade Materials

- [ Tech Sheet  ](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/wineTradeAssets/2018-Matthews-Rose-Reviewer-Tech-Sheet.pdf)
- [ Bottle Shot  ](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/wineTradeAssets/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-Rose-2018-alt.jpg)
 
 

 

 

 

  ## Awards & Accolades

- “The 2018 Matthews Rose is another beautiful new wine by the talented Aryn Morell. The wine opens with a bright bouquet of red cherry, ripe kiwi, guava and suggestions of wild mushroom. The palate reveals a kiss of sweetness and a wonderfully soft texture. Red currant jelly, ripe strawberry and cran-orange flavors round out this awesome new Rose’. Drink 2019-2025.”
    
    92 points, Owen Bargreen, Washington Wine Blog
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 Past Vintages

##  Explore the Rosé Vintages 

- [2020](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/ros%C3%A9/2020-ros%C3%A9)
- [2019](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/ros%C3%A9/2019-ros%C3%A9)
- 2018
- [2017](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/ros%C3%A9/2017-ros%C3%A9)
- [2016](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/ros%C3%A9/2016-ros%C3%A9)
 
 

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