In the far reaches of Sonoma County, high atop undulating mountains around a glistening lake, there is a place where an unexpected windfall has sparked a new approach to winemaking. This spot, the 20,000-acre Cooley Ranch Vineyard, has a long and colorful history of adventure, including four generations of one family's experiences taming the wild countryside. It also has 200 hand-selected acres of vineyards that yield legendary fruit.

In farming parlance, "rowen" is a second-harvest of hay in one season, an unexpected windfall. The brand itself is a lucky boon of sorts, too—a pleasant surprise, constantly innovating, always pushing the envelope. Put differently, ROWEN Wine Company is a study in American terroir—untethered by trends or tradition yet grounded in the history of the land. There's a bit of the untamed West in every sip.