A rich, deep, dark red blend. Unfortunately no information on the bottle about the blend (the winery website has the latest vintage, but not older ones). Has a big aroma, full of dark fruit. Oak starts to comes out as it opens up, but is never overwhelming. Flavor is fruity, tannic, with a bright edge, and is just a little sharp on the tongue. Tannins are on the strong side.
Tasted at about 63°F.
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right out of our cellar, no time to warm up or aerate, this wine was delicious just by itself! food pairing I could only imagine how much better it would be! great wine that has aged gracefully and majestically! Very, very satisfied !
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Enjoyable drinking wine. Thought our last bottle was a little more refined-- this one seemed young and not as jammy. Cherry on the nose and palate. Better than my last bottle.
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Enjoyable drinking wine. Thought our last bottle was a little more refined-- this one seemed young and not as jammy. Cherry on the nose and palate. Candidly, wine may have peaked. Seem to be more and more disappointed the more time passes.
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Very consistent wine. Nice deep berry nose-- "purple yumminess". Fond memories of a friend that has since passed away… never would have known about this wine. So glad this Columbia Valley wine rocks- WA is the diamond in the rough!
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Bright explosive red fruit just bursts from this wine; but also has a strong astringent backbone that almost reminds me of Italian reds. Powerful yet smooth, this is wonderfuly balanced. Could pair with a steak yet is enjoyable in a glass all by its own. Great stuff! (NOTE: This is drinkable upon opening but definitely benefits from air as it improved steadily over the hours it was open, and the last glass the day after was possibly even better).
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Consistent with the last few vintages this is cloying, simple, devoid of complexity and balance. It is reminiscent of a cheap Cali Zin; hot on the tongue, syrupy and sticky.
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A bit tight. Would have benefitted from being decanted for an hour or two, but as this was a restaurant purchase... Really mellowed out during the course of dinner. Red cherries, spice box, dark berries. Drink now or hold for 2-3 more years.
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Dry finish. This is a kitchen sink wine with multiple varietals. It is a fun wine to drink. Well balanced, nice minerality with some stone tones. Nice upfront acidity and fruit.
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Nose is sharp and astringent. Lots of alcohol. Medium tannins. A bit of fruit. Fairly simple. Not a lot of complexity. But nice. A middle of the road cab.
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Had at Dahlia's in Seattle. A really outstanding meal overall and this wine fit the dinner setting perfectly. It's an unusual combination of flavors and the food seemed to make it even more intriguing. On first smell, I thought of apples and berries. On an initial taste it was more on the mild and less fruity side. The aftertaste is what really grabbed me, since it was an anise and black pepper spice taste with a blackberry feel. Overall I thought this was a very successful blend and would be worth tracking down again ($12/glass)
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Drank as part of WA Wine Report Virtual Tasting. Nose is Lavendar, red fruit a bit of cocoa. Palate is rather thin and tart. Not much going on here. Decent pizza or burger wine, but have had much better from the winery and at this price point from others. Unlikely to buy again.
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12/1/2016 - chefpete wrote: 88 Points
still good
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4/4/2015 - worbx Likes this wine:
A rich, deep, dark red blend. Unfortunately no information on the bottle about the blend (the winery website has the latest vintage, but not older ones). Has a big aroma, full of dark fruit. Oak starts to comes out as it opens up, but is never overwhelming. Flavor is fruity, tannic, with a bright edge, and is just a little sharp on the tongue. Tannins are on the strong side.
Tasted at about 63°F.
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3/15/2014 - Chapel Likes this wine: 93 Points
right out of our cellar, no time to warm up or aerate, this wine was delicious just by itself! food pairing I could only imagine how much better it would be!
great wine that has aged gracefully and majestically! Very, very satisfied !
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2/5/2014 - williamswhine Likes this wine: 90 Points
Enjoyable drinking wine. Thought our last bottle was a little more refined-- this one seemed young and not as jammy. Cherry on the nose and palate. Better than my last bottle.
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1/28/2014 - williamswhine wrote: 89 Points
Enjoyable drinking wine. Thought our last bottle was a little more refined-- this one seemed young and not as jammy. Cherry on the nose and palate. Candidly, wine may have peaked. Seem to be more and more disappointed the more time passes.
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11/28/2013 - williamswhine Likes this wine: 90 Points
Enjoyable drinking wine. Thought our last bottle was a little more refined-- this one seemed young and not as jammy. Cherry on the nose and palate.
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11/18/2013 - williamswhine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very consistent wine. Nice deep berry nose-- "purple yumminess". Fond memories of a friend that has since passed away… never would have known about this wine. So glad this Columbia Valley wine rocks- WA is the diamond in the rough!
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10/31/2012 - pickhardt wrote: 87 Points
Nice, interesting blend, but not great complexity or finish.
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8/25/2012 - OTTnMIA wrote: 90 Points
Bright explosive red fruit just bursts from this wine; but also has a strong astringent backbone that almost reminds me of Italian reds. Powerful yet smooth, this is wonderfuly balanced. Could pair with a steak yet is enjoyable in a glass all by its own. Great stuff! (NOTE: This is drinkable upon opening but definitely benefits from air as it improved steadily over the hours it was open, and the last glass the day after was possibly even better).
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4/13/2012 - AlphaL wrote: 88 Points
Some tannins and mild dark fruit. It was a little thin and not too complex with a relatively short finish
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3/8/2012 - vjdinaz wrote: 89 Points
Drank over two nights - definitely better second night. Good fruit - cherries especially.
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2/6/2012 - chefpete wrote: 90 Points
very drinkable, nice tannins and good fruit.
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1/31/2012 - VinLancaster wrote: 81 Points
Consistent with the last few vintages this is cloying, simple, devoid of complexity and balance. It is reminiscent of a cheap Cali Zin; hot on the tongue, syrupy and sticky.
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1/8/2012 - Tosti-Lane wrote: 87 Points
Very nice, but not complex. Drank over two nights, second night showed benefit of the wait. Will open next bottle several hours ahead if practical.
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1/7/2012 - wadcorp wrote: 88 Points
A bit tight. Would have benefitted from being decanted for an hour or two, but as this was a restaurant purchase... Really mellowed out during the course of dinner. Red cherries, spice box, dark berries. Drink now or hold for 2-3 more years.
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11/4/2011 - gkuchan wrote: 89 Points
Exelent bottle of wine. Ripe cherry on the nose followed with dry fruit, and a delightful jammy finish.
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11/4/2011 - gkuchan wrote: 91 Points
Exelent bottle of wine. Ripe cherry on the nose followed with dry fruit, and a delightful jammy finish.
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11/4/2011 - gkuchan wrote: 90 Points
Exelent bottle of wine. Ripe cherry on the nose followed with dry fruit, and a delightful jammy finish.
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10/30/2011 - Pgandra wrote: 88 Points
Had at Deerhill Inn. Liked a lot, fun blend & very drinkable. 25% Zin, 20% Sangiovese, 20% Cab, 10% Syrah, 13% Grenache, & several others.
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10/1/2011 - The Wine Write wrote: 85 Points
Popped & poured, drank over 2 nights. Cherries dominate the nose. Wine is a bit thin. Very drinkable, but no complexity or depth.
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9/11/2011 - rdsboca wrote: 90 Points
Dry finish. This is a kitchen sink wine with multiple varietals. It is a fun wine to drink. Well balanced, nice minerality with some stone tones. Nice upfront acidity and fruit.
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7/15/2011 - ob2s wrote: 81 Points
Worst AT I've had, thin, no better than a $6 of WA State Pine Ridge Cab. Way upside down QPR.
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7/3/2011 - chefpete wrote: 89 Points
nice complexity, i like the blend
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6/20/2011 - daniel.jay wrote: 84 Points
Drank at Pizzetta 211, half bottle left given to us from other diners. Thin, acidic, some fruit.
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6/11/2011 - Jldscorkzlogin wrote: 93 Points
After moving all day this really hits the spot.
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5/26/2011 - Jeff.browning wrote: 87 Points
Nose is sharp and astringent. Lots of alcohol. Medium tannins. A bit of fruit. Fairly simple. Not a lot of complexity. But nice. A middle of the road cab.
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5/11/2011 - Appreciative wrote:
Nice, young flavors. Easy drinking.
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5/4/2011 - Mwash35 wrote: 89 Points
BLT Steak in DC
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5/1/2011 - xcblazer10 wrote: 90 Points
This was a very nice wine for the price. Simple with strong notes of blackberry. A great table wine.
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4/16/2011 - rbrater wrote: 87 Points
Very smooth, easy to drink. Ripe fruit, not too tannic and not too oaky. Nothing spectacular, but very pleasurable. Would definitely drink again.
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3/7/2011 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Dark and wood on the nose, for $25 I would like a bit more varietal definition.
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3/6/2011 - ekenneth wrote: 88 Points
Decent version of the standard Owen Roe kitchen sink blend, smooth, not overly made. Nice.
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1/23/2011 - JazzQueen Likes this wine:
25% Zinfandel, 20% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 7% Blaufrankish, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec,1% Merlot
Ripe blackberry, cassis, and plum on the nose and palate with thyme, juniper, dried leaves, cocoa, licorice, and damp earth.
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11/24/2010 - tb_baltimore Likes this wine: 90 Points
Had at Dahlia's in Seattle. A really outstanding meal overall and this wine fit the dinner setting perfectly. It's an unusual combination of flavors and the food seemed to make it even more intriguing. On first smell, I thought of apples and berries. On an initial taste it was more on the mild and less fruity side. The aftertaste is what really grabbed me, since it was an anise and black pepper spice taste with a blackberry feel. Overall I thought this was a very successful blend and would be worth tracking down again ($12/glass)
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11/18/2010 - ChrisinCowiche wrote: 84 Points
Drank as part of WA Wine Report Virtual Tasting. Nose is Lavendar, red fruit a bit of cocoa. Palate is rather thin and tart. Not much going on here. Decent pizza or burger wine, but have had much better from the winery and at this price point from others. Unlikely to buy again.
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9/23/2010 - hutch wrote: 88 Points
Owen Roe is in Rhode Island! (Conference room): A bright berried zin blend that is easy going and delicious. Some oak? Tasty. 88-89
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8/8/2010 - bwk wrote: 86 Points
Red blend, not tannic and easy drinking for so young. Restaurant purchase with pork chops worked just fine.
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