Owen Roe Cabernet Franc Rosa Mystica 08
Owen Roe Cabernet Franc Rosa Mystica 08 - new for March, 2010. Only 100 cases made.
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2007 Vintage Tasting Notes
Owen Roe Rosa Mystica Cabernet Franc 07 - Wine Spectator 92 Points: "Aromatic with floral and savory herb notes, then expands in the mouth with supple blackberry and cherry fruit, finishing expressively with rich texture. Drink now through 2015." H.S.
Owen Roe Rosa Mystica Cabernet Franc 07 - Aromas of bright red berries, wet stone, cardamom. Elegant flavors of red berry liquer and currant on the palate conceals the spicy tannins and grilled herbs on the finish.
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2006 Vintage Tasting Notes
The 2006 Rosa Mystica Cab Franc is all about elegance and sophistication. The aromas are complex--bright red berry, perfume, and cedar. Initially, the wine is supple and delicate, hiding a richness and depth that fleshes out with a minute or two of air. It's surprisingly drinkable now for a young wine, and will win over even the most ardent Cab Franc "non-believer."
Tasting Notes 2005 Vintage
Wine Spectator 91 points: "Broad and generous,
though not heavy, this bristles with juicy plum
and floral aromas and flavors, fine-grained tannins
and a sweet touch of spice as the finish lingers.
Drink now through 2011. 511 cases made." –HS
Lush, mouth coating, sweet fruit dominates this hedonistic offering. The nose screams black fruit and white flowers, and the flavors are of rich black cherry, black raspberry, black plum, and cassis, with undercurrents of cedar pencil box and smoke.
This Rosa Mystica Cabernet Franc has elements of old-world charm and fragrance, yet its bright berry and plush richness is all new world. The wine is made from grapes sourced from four different vineyards. Three of the vineyards are situated on hillsides high in the western Yakima Valley. The fourth small block is from Steve Elerding's Six Prong Vineyard along the Columbia River in Alderdale. Ripening their small crops in late October, all four vineyards yielded wonderfully rich fruit flavors with nice acidity.
In the winery, David has been careful not to employ too much new oak, trying to gently coax characteristics that are expressive of this fragrant and complex varietal. This 2005 wine has all the hallmarks of a world-class Cabernet Franc and its ripeness and power do not overshadow the delicacy of its cedar fragrance, olives and beautiful berry fruit.
