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| Drinking window: Drink between 2011 and 2018 (based on 9 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.1 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 37 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by SICILIAN-SOLE on 1/6/2021 & rated 95 points: Dark, dark savory fruit, mushroom, deep forest, bell pepper and woody herbs. Fresh acidity, integrated tannins and in perfect balance. This wine has exceeded my expectations for it's longevity and just in general. One of the best, if not the best, domestic cab franc I have ever had. (1111 views) | | | Tasted by BGK810 on 3/11/2019 & rated 92 points: Delicious. Rich black cherry, nicely integrated oak. Long finish. (1587 views) | | | Tasted by BGK810 on 10/1/2017 & rated 92 points: Delicious. Deep black cherry with beautifully integrated oak. Bravo David O'Reilly! (2246 views) | | | Tasted by bobadopolis on 8/29/2017 & rated 92 points: Awesome Cab Franc. Great on nights 1 and 2, thought it showed best on night 3. Nice value wine. (2301 views) | | | Tasted by TallMikeWine on 3/25/2017 & rated 92 points: LAST BOTTLE - NO!!! Oh, well, this was continually consistent and delicious. More of same. Rose petals, cocoa, plums. Depth and smooth tannins. Drink now...or maybe in the next year. (2731 views) | | | Tasted by TallMikeWine on 1/3/2017 & rated 92 points: Oh....the blue and red fruit with a hint of smoke! This is awesome right now. Probably 4 years left. I was pretty pleased to have this tonight, as a sort of "first wine of the year" after the holidays. (2454 views) | | | Tasted by TallMikeWine on 7/28/2016 & rated 92 points: This is a big wine. Definitely on the oakier side, but bold fruit and spice flavors as well. Opens with blue fruit and leather/tobacco; works towards rich roundness of cocoa powder and some rose petal. Right up my alley. Probably will keep on keeping on for another 4 years or so. I look forward to opening these now that they are in a solid window. (2362 views) | | | Tasted by Happybob on 2/8/2015 & rated 90 points: Big, full, good complexity, not jammy, drinking well now. Opens quickly but benefits from 1 hr+ of being open. (2939 views) | | | Tasted by moxielady on 7/20/2014 & rated 88 points: Fruit and smooth tannins but w/O acid balance, just ok w food. (3233 views) | | | Tasted by Thomas B on 5/2/2014 & rated 90 points: Wish I remembered where I got this. A nice bold, stand up wine that pairs well with a hearty or grilled meal. No tannin, and a good clean nose of dark fruit. Would benefit by decanting or allowing a couple of hours to breathe. This opened nicely over the course of a Friday night dinner. Blackberry, plum and perhaps a touch of lilac.
I'll be looking to replace this sole bottle. (2888 views) | | | Tasted by jfagan on 1/4/2014 & rated 93 points: Decanted 2 hours. No sediment. Brilliant crimson tapering to a thin clear rim. Savory nose with herbs, earth and dark fruit notes. Ripely textured on the palate with flavors of smoky dark fruit, bakers chocolate and dried berries. Great balance of ripe fruit, soft tannins and well integrated, fresh acidity. A world class Franc! Now through 2018. (3046 views) | | | Tasted by jfagan on 2/23/2013 & rated 92 points: Decanted 2 hours. No sediment. Sourced from Red Willow Vineyard. Medium color with purple-tinged gradient toward the rim. Subdued but complex nose balances sweet berry and plum notes with savory herbs, dried grass and fresh tilled earth. The initial palate impression is ripe, sweet and viscous with layers of dark fruit, powdered cocoa and exotic jam. Full-bodied and powerful with fine-grained tannins, this is impressive and delicious now but should continue to develop positively for several more years. Drink now through 2017. (3312 views) | | | Tasted by The Wine Write on 1/1/2012 & rated 90 points: Popped and poured. Dark maroon hue. Black fruit with an underlying streak of green on the nose. Very nice aroma. Blackberries, cherries on the palate with hints of chocolate, coffee and pepper. Smooth tannins, good mouthfeel. Nice bottle. (3473 views) | | | Tasted by JuzMaintain on 10/23/2011 & rated 90 points: Not the bottle I remember from Owen Roe, although the last time I had this it was a 2005. A little flat but even with the monster spicy dish I tried this with (probably NOT a good idea), you could tell it still had an honorable structure to it. Even now as I'm finishing up the 2nd pour, the fruit is starting to come through. Plummy and smooth, nice texture. Not mind-blowing but good. (3300 views) | | | Tasted by pdemaio on 9/25/2011 & rated 89 points: Otherwise nice wine with a bit to much vegetable to get past. (3106 views) | | | Tasted by brunellolover on 6/29/2011 & rated 88 points: Nice wine. Good nose with aromas of vanilla , oak and berries with a hint of earth. A little softer on the palate and not as complex as I would have liked, but definately a good drink. (2971 views) | | | Tasted by KC Bloodlines on 11/18/2010 & rated 93 points: What a great Cab Franc. Really hits the nail on the head. Lush, fragrant, textural. Loads of sarsaparilla, orange peel, cedar and graphite. This really sums up the cooler, western portion of the Yakima Valley. Still a baby. (2744 views) | | | Tasted by Mushroom on 10/28/2010 & rated 89 points: Nice wine, Smooth, with a hint of vanilla, oak. Better on the second day (2587 views) | | | Tasted by casaross on 7/25/2010 & rated 89 points: Nice smooth wine, got better as it opened up I wish I had decanted it. (2773 views) | | | Tasted by joshwoodward on 6/26/2010 & rated 90 points: Churchill's: Customer Appreciation Sale (?) (Maumee, OH): Dark fruit nose. Smooth, creamy, oak, vanilla. Ripe but balanced with a slight pleasant greenness. Elegant, round, decent structure. $20 on sale (3106 views) | | | Tasted by cbauer135 on 5/22/2010 & rated 84 points: A good amount of plum, a little too tight on the finish. Not great but not bad either. (2823 views) | | | Tasted by winegirlpdx on 4/30/2010: As expected from Owen Roe, great wine. Hint of berries, great nose... Wish I had purchased more so I could see how it aged. We had it with italian food last night, even the sommelier commented on the nose; 92 points (3153 views) | | | Tasted by rjhilgers@gmail.com on 12/24/2009 & rated 89 points: On the nose, berry, plum, dust, mint and heat (a little more heat than I tend to like). Very similar in the mouth, but with a more distinct raspberry and blackcurrant taste. It’s surprisingly light in color for a Cabernet Franc, but with solid acidity and mild tannins. Ends with a nice and long, albeit hot, finish. (3500 views) | | | Tasted by joshwoodward on 12/10/2009 & rated 89 points: Lance's Birthday (Bowling Green, OH): Kool Aid nose, stemmy and smoky. Green herbal notes, tannic, medium+ acid, medium body. Massive and concentrated. (3845 views) | | | Tasted by beezer6 on 8/19/2009 & rated 91 points: Owen Roe Winemaker Seminar (Binny's on Clark - Chicago, IL): Well extracted full bodied dark chocolate covered cherries on the nose.
Maple syrup play as well.
Elegant showing very nice acidity. Rhubarb with more chocolate on the palate.
Lots of finesse. Excellent wine for the money. Tastes like a bottle twice its price from St. Emillion. (4332 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, November/December 2009, IWC Issue #147
(Owen Roe Cabernet Franc Rosa Mystica Yakima Valley) Subscribe to see review text. | By Sean Sullivan
Washington Wine Report (4/28/2009)
(Owen Roe Rosa Mystica Yakima Valley) An interesting nose with loads of green and black pepper along with caramel. Alcohol shows through at times. A fair amount of oak on the taste. Red Willow Vineyard. 14.1% alcohol. *** points |
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| 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. 2007 Owen Roe Cabernet Franc Rosa MysticaFrom winery: The cooler fall of 2007 was perfect for producing a quintessential vintage of our Rosa Mystica Cabernet Franc. The fruit was sourced entirely from //Red Willow Vineyard//, located in the far reaches of western Yakima Valley where moderate temperatures preserved beautiful aromatics as the fruit ripened. This Rosa Mystica has elements of Old World charm and fragrance, yet its bright berry and plush richness is all New World. With all the hallmarks of a world class Cabernet Franc, it’s ripeness and power do not overshadow the delicacy of its cedar fragrance, olive and beautiful berry fruit. Cabernet Franc Varietal character (Appellation America) | Wines & Vines articleUSAAmerican 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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