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| Drinking window: Drink between 2019 and 2023 (based on 8 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 90 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 18 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by bgdau on 4/2/2023: Well integrated. Paired nicely with gourmet burger. (444 views) | | | Tasted by Stampeder on 2/4/2023 & rated 89 points: Solid mid priced red blend. Like the fact the Merlot does not taste like it was aged in oak that gives it a dirty flavor. Clean tasting blend. (461 views) | | | Tasted by theebigjuan on 8/15/2022 & rated 91 points: Really nice wine at an accessible price. Enough dark fruit to be easy drinking and enough body and structure to enjoy with food. (606 views) | | | Tasted by Josch48 on 3/22/2022 & rated 90 points: Opaque dark cherry color indicative of warm climate ripe fruit extraction level, in spite of only 14.1% alcohol. Aroma of sweet dusty fruit mélange with a hint of what bouquet will evolve in the years to come.
Aggressive medium body mouthfeel with stronger than expected acidity and highly articulate tannins present. The fruit is tightly wrapped (To use a term I remember the presenter at a 1990 Bordeaux tasting use, oh these many years ago, “Inferred Fruit.”) with the larger Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec berries being the more prominent flavors. Strangely, the Cabernet Sauvignon is the sweetest of the cast of Vinifera, and will likely carry much of the responsibility for whatever complexity this wine will exhibit. The wine is highly pleasurable and easily accessible at its present stage, although I would have expected this blend of warm terroir varietals to show with more complexity, as it seems the group is vying for position in the cue rather than showing team spirit and synergistically performing.
The wine is well made and I will monitor the other bottles, fingers crossed, over the ensuing years. (1062 views) | | | Tasted by MC2 Wines on 6/26/2021: IWFS Jax: a night of Oregon & Washington (Queens Harbour): This was a wine that I was excited for and so I kept it till last. A producer that I have liked in the past esp with some time to air. Sadly this was closed down this evening even though it had been in the bottle and 'airing' for a few hours by the time I got to it. Just very tight. Didn't express much. Perhaps needed a decant? Or needs a bit more time? Not sure. (1567 views) | | | Tasted by The Drunken Cyclist on 5/18/2021 & rated 90 points: Retail $28. Under Cork. Big. Ass. Bottle. 59% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 8% Malbec. Another kitchen-sink kind of blend and yet *another* ridiculously heavy bottle. This is my second Owen Roe blend of the night (Sinister Hand was the other) and this might be slightly more complex. Medium color, but fairly big fruit, with blackberry and plum coming through. There is also a fair amount of "greeness" which, no doubt, comes from the Cab Franc in the blend. The palate is quite fruity as well and ready to drink--some good acidity, but the tannins are subtle and integrated. Drink now.
http://www.thedrunkencyclist.com (1099 views) | | | Tasted by Wbharris on 3/14/2021 & rated 91 points: Opened up in a big way after an hour or so. Good stuff. (1143 views) | | | Tasted by kcsteve on 3/9/2021 & rated 89 points: Nice, light everyday drinker. What's not to like! (927 views) | | | Tasted by winepog on 11/30/2020 & rated 88 points: Not sure I get this wine. A bit bitter and hot - not sure but maybe too young. (1124 views) | | | Tasted by WDK on 11/12/2020 & rated 94 points: Tried this on a whim after seeing it at Costco for $22. This wine represents a crossover between the right bankers I love for their structure and complexity, and the new world richness. Tasty plum and licorice with nice structure. Finish goes on for days. Drink now. (885 views) | | | Tasted by isaacjamesbaker on 3/5/2020 & rated 90 points: Washington & Oregon wines: Light purple color. Smells like sweet red currants, black cherries, spiced cranberry relish, with violets, black tea, sweet cocoa. Full but suave on the palate, this is smooth but mouth-filling, deep but has a fresh appeal, too. Currants and plums, topped in violets, tobacco, eucalyptus, graphite. Chewy, deep feel, luscious but shows vibrancy and freshness. 59% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 8% Malbec, sourced from Red Willow, Union Gap and DuBrul Vineyards. (1123 views) |
| Owen Roe Producer website
With vineyards throughout the Pacific Northwest, Owen Roe, named after a 17th century Irish patriot who dedicated his life to political equality and freedom, is owned and run by Jerry Owen and David O'Reilly (winemaker). Their aim is to source only the very best fruit from top sites in Oregon and Washington, handle it gently in the winery, and produce wines of superior balance and quality. Red Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Washington Washington Wine Commission | Credit to Washingtonwine.org for this article
Washington Wine
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Wineries
With 30,000+ acres planted, the state has ideal geography and conditions for growing premium vinifera wine grapes. Primarily grown on their own root stocks, the vines produce grapes of consistent quality, resulting in strong vintages year after year. While its focus is on Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the region also produces a wide range of other spectacular whites and reds.
Growers
Winemakers from all over the world have chosen to establish themselves in Washington, where they can create wines reflecting this region's unique characteristics. Their hand-crafted wines are receiving wide acclaim from critics regionally, nationally and internationally for their consistently high quality. Many of them have received scores of 90 and above from the major wine media. Overall this is a higher percentage than other leading wine regions.
Regions
As the state's fourth largest fruit crop, the Washington wine industry is an important contributor to the long-term preservation of Washington agriculture. The industry is committed to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation of water resources.
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Varieties
Washington produces more than 20 wine grape varieties - a ratio of 56 percent white to 44 percent red. As the industry matures and experiments, it finds many grape varieties that thrive throughout Washington's microclimates. There are more than 16,000 vineyard acres of red wine varieties statewide.
History & Vintages
Washington's wine future is limitless. As consumers discover the quality of Washington wines, demand continues to grow nationally and internationally. New acreage and wine varietals are being planted and new wineries are opening at a remarkable pace. Washington State is recognized as a premium viticultural region around the world.
State Facts
Washington's wine industry generates more than $3 billion to the state economy. It employs more than 14,000 people, directly and indirectly, with projections to add nearly 2,000 more jobs by 2006. In terms of tax revenues accrued to the state and federal government, wine grapes are among the highest tax generators of any agricultural crops. Furthermore, Washington wine tourism attracts nearly two million visitors annually contributing to the positive growth of local and regional economies.
Washington State - the perfect climate for wine = ideal growing conditions, quality wines, business innovation, lifestyle, and social responsibility. All are key elements of this world-class wine industry.
Vintages
"2008 and even more so 2010 and 2011 were cool, even cold vintages (think: 2002 in the Barossa) without the extreme ripeness, extract and higher alcohol that had become the norm in the state’s post 1995 world. 2008 was manageable but the duo of 2010/2011 nearly caused a “great depression” in Washington State." - Jon RimmermanColumbia Valley Columbia Cascade Winery Association
The Columbia Valley AVA lies mostly in Washington state, with a small section in Oregon. The Cascade Range forms its western boundary with the Palouse regions bordering the area to the east. To the north, the Okanogan National Forest forms a border with the AVA and Canada. It encompasses the valleys formed by the Columbia River and its tributaries, including the Walla Walla River, the Snake River, and the Yakima River. The Columbia valley stretches between the 46th parallel and 47th parallel which puts it in line with the well known French wine growing regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. The northern latitude gives the areas two more hours of additional daylight during the summer growing season than wine regions of California receive. The volcanic and sandy loam soil of the valley offers good drainage and is poor in nutrients, ideal in forcing the vine to concentrate its resources into the grape clusters.Yakima Valley Wine Yakima Valley |
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