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Owen Roe Yakima Red 06

winery: Owen Roe

A tiny fraction of 2006 Yakima Red was made, compared to the 2005. Big, ripe, and supple,the 2006 Yakima Red is still structured enough for cellaring. Get some now before it's gone!

The Merlot is from DuBrul Vineyard, while the Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon are from Red Willow Vineyard in the cooler, western end of the Yakima Valley. The Yakima Valley Red Wine is designed to showcase that a world-class Merlot and Cabernet Franc based Bordeaux blend can be obtained from this remarkable growing area.

The Yakima Valley Red Wine is Owen Roe's signature wine. It speaks to their commitment to produce the best wines from the best grape varieties in each appellation. In this case, the bright berry flavor of the Merlot and fragrant notes of the Cabernet Franc are wonderfully framed with the structure and acidity of the Cabernet Sauvignon. All in all, this is a marvelously complex Bordeaux-styled red blend.

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Previous vintage, 2005 tasting notes

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.

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.

Previous (2004) Vintage received
Wine Spectator 93 Points and "Highly Recommended"

It will be a sad day when this wine is sold out.  W The 2005 Owen Roe Yakima Red catches David O’Reilly at the very top of his craft.  - Marcus

This is incredible juice. 41.4% Cab, 37.9% Merlot, 20.7% Cabernet Franc ---
Decanting recommended for best experience.
A March 2007 Avalon "Big Reds Club" Selection

Amy's notes & food pairings for the Yakima Red 05:
Balanced fruit, acidity, and complexity. Finesse. The smoky note on the nose and finish (as well as a dusky note mixed with pink peppercorn on the second day) would lend itself well to pancetta wrapped squab served with cranberry studded rice or pink peppercorn crusted and seared ahi tuna with grilled fingerling potatoes

2004 Vintage Tasting Notes

The Owen Roe Yakima Red 2004, one of our favorite NW reds, now has a great Wine Spectator score--93 points! AND it's listed in the HIGHLY RECOMMENDED section of the magazine. We've said it's great for months and that's why we sent it to our Big Reds Wine Club. We still have some left, but that won't last long. Stock up for the long haul--the Yakima Red is built for it.

Owen Roe Yakima Red 04 Wine Spectator Review 93 points -- "Crisp and beautifully focused, with gorgeous currant and mineral-accented blueberry flavors that practically explode on the palate, lingering enticingly against zingy, refreshing acidity. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2008 through 2014." H.S.

David is a strong believer in the exceptional winegrape growing conditions of the Yakima Valley of Washington State. While most of the buzz is about Walla Walla, David is quietly proving that Yakima can grow some of the NW's best grapes.

David is passionate about the vineyard, focused with a laser-like precision on finding the right grapes to grow on the right site. He's brought national attention to Yakima's Dubrul and Rosa Mystic Vineyards already, with high scoring wines from both sites in the last issue of Wine Spectator.

We're predicting that by the time people figure out the western Yakima Valley, David will be lightyears ahead of most of them. He's establishing vineyards, working with owners to refine their crops to his standards, and is so sure of the future of the region, he's building a winery there.

The 2004 Yakima Red gives you an opportunity to try his take on the best that western Yakima has to offer. It's a blend of Cabernet Franc, Dubrul Vineyard Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from his new Slide Mountain Vineyard and the Rosa Vineyard's Mystica Block.

David says he's most excited about this wine, of all his 2004's, and the only reason it's still available is that, for some reason, Wine Spectator did not include a review of it in the recent issue that gave the Owen Roe Dubrul Cab 94 points. A 'sleeper", try it before the rating comes out and it instantly disappears.

2003 Vintage Notes:

Wine Spectator rating 91 points for previous vintage.

The 2003 Owen Roe Yakima Red is a blend of 45% Dubrul Vineyard Merlot, 34% Rosa Mystical Block Cabernet Sauvignon, and 21% Rosa Mystical Block Cabernet Franc. According to winemaker David O'Reilly, the 2003 a rich, highly strucutured wine with great complexity, resulting from the severe crop thinning that heat and drought produces in the vineyards.






Price: $42.00

$37.80 - Any 12 bottles
- regular size (375 or 750 ml)