--- title: 2018 Rosé date: 2026-06-23T03:54:00-07:00 canonical_url: "https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/rosé/2018-rosé" section: Wines --- ![Rosé](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_300x950_crop_center-center_82_line/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-Rose-2018-alt.png) 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. Sold Out VintagesInformation Vintages - [ 2020 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/ros%C3%A9/2020-ros%C3%A9) - [ 2019 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/ros%C3%A9/2019-ros%C3%A9) - 2018 - [ 2017 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/ros%C3%A9/2017-ros%C3%A9) - [ 2016 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/ros%C3%A9/2016-ros%C3%A9) Varietal(s) 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 Vintage Notes 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. --- ## Our Recommendations PreviousNext - [![Rosé](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_300x950_crop_center-center_82_line/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-Rose-2019.png) ### Rosé](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/ros%C3%A9/2019-ros%C3%A9) - [![Sauvignon Blanc](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_300x1000_crop_center-center_82_line/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-SauvBlanc2020.png) ### Sauvignon Blanc](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/sauvignon-blanc/2020) - [![Reserve Sauvignon Blanc](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_300x950_crop_center-center_82_line/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-Sauvignon_Blanc-Reserve-2020_2021-09-21-003716_dbwu.png) ### Reserve Sauvignon Blanc](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/reserve/reserve-sauvignon-blanc/2020-reserve-sauvignon-blanc) Expert Reviews & Scores ### Owen Bargreen, Washington Wine Blog 92 / 100 > 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. 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)