OREGON - Owen Roe 2006 Vintage Collector's Case
winery: Avalon Wine
4-Owen Roe Dubrul Merlot 06 $45
2- Ex Umbris Syrah 06 $24
2 - Slide Mountain Cabernet Franc 06 $72
4- Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon 06 $42
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Owen Roe Dubrul Merlot 06 Owen Roe Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon 06 Shipping the first week of April 2008. Owen
Roe Cabernet Franc "Slide Mountain" 06 An Owen Roe "Best Buy" several vintages running. The previous vintage (2005) received 91 points from Wine Spectator and was #69 in WS Top 100 Wines of 2007. Shipping first week of April 2008. After airing, absolutely
velvety flavors of black cherries
are layered with dark raspberries and sweet
cherries. Sure, the tannins are there
but they’re woven perfectly into the
mouth-coating texture of the wine. The
finish reiterates all the wonderful
fruit you can’t wait ‘til
the next glass to get more of, mingling with
pink peppercorns, tiny hints of dried herbs,
cloves, cream and cocoa shavings. Shipping first week of April 2008. Owen Roe Pinot gris Crawford-Beck Vineyard 07 Shipping first week of April 2008. Owen Roe Riesling Dubrul Vineyards 07 Shipping first week of April 2008. O'Reilly's Pinot gris 07 Shipping first week of April 2008. O'Reilly's Riesling 07 Shipping first week of April 2008.
$44.95/$40.46
2005 vintage: Wine Spectator
93 points
2004 vintage: Wine Spectator 93 points
2003 vintage: Wine Spectator 92 points
The aromas are so welcoming--cherry cream, pipe tobacco, and caramel, which guides you into the glass. A powerful gush of concentrated mixed plums and currants lavishes your palate. Tons of pure, sweet fruit, milk chocolate, and cedar spice sails on the finish. As with all the Dubrul bottlings, the 06 Merlot is a bit tight, but decanting quickly reveals the magic that David O'Reilly has found in the vineyard.
$42.00/$37.80
David O'Reilly's take on the beautifully ripe fruit of Walla Walla. A more showy wine, the 06 Walla Walla Cab lays its lush cards on the table. Deep aromas of dark berries and cassis, mocha, desert herbs, and barrel spice. An intense core of fruit pleases right now, but there's plenty of structure to go for years. A tiny production Cab from a warmer vineyard than Owen Roe's Yakima Valley wines.
$72.95/$65.66
2004 vintage: Wine Spectator 90 points
A serious cellar candidate. Tightly wound, with gobs of cherry candy accented by green peppercorns. The flavors glide over a massively textured body, finishing with white pepper and graphite. This will take a few years to come together, as we've seen with the 2004 Slide Mtn.
$23.95/$21.55
2005 vintage: Wine Spectator 91 points and "Smart
Buy"
Rich layers of black raspberry and black berry combine with exotic spice and smoke. The 06 Ex Umbris is even lusher than the 2005, showing dark cocoa and mineral notes on the sappy finish.
$42.00/$37.80
2005 vintage: Wine Spectator 92 points
2004 vintage: Wine Spectator 93 Points and "Highly Recommended"
Unforgettable. One
of the most intoxicating noses of any red wine
I've tried. Heady and luscious black
cherry gushes into your senses, complemented
by streaks of red berries and cherries, perfectly
integrated toast and Yakima earth, smoke,
nutmeg, distant roasted coffee, and it still
keeps unraveling.
$20.95/$18.86
Excellent value. New 2007 release: yummy, fragrant, delish. A good price for a richly flavored Oregon Pinot gris. The wine is made from Casablanca Vineyard fruit, and balances floral and stone fruit scents and flavors with clean, German style minerality and a clean, crisp finish.
$20.95/$18.86
Less than 100 cases made, a complex, crisp wine with plenty of sophisticated fruit, clean mineral notes, and long finish. Beautiful opportunity to try New World old vine Riesling. Extremely limited.
$10.95
One of Oregon's best Pinot gris buys, always a refreshing, crisp with white peach, sweet citrus, and white flowers in both scent and flavor. A zesty, clean finish pairs well with lighter foods, or it's nice for sipping at a party or watching the sunset on a summer night.
$11.00/$9.90
Best described as a delicious bargain, this Riesling has all the qualities of a nice German Kabinet with a new world twist. David's Riesling is crisp and dresh, with a hint of sweet fruit and a clean finish. A hint of minerals and citrus enhance the finish. Pair this wine with fondue, grilled fish, most salads, or just enjoy by itself.
