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. Wait—it’s
just released?! 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
Detailed Info, Previous Vintage Notes, Reviews:
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.
I still have a fair amount of each vintage of this particular wine ever made. The 2000 is still my favorite, and David has asked to buy some of it back from... more...
Best Red I've had in a while
Apr 6, 2007
Dece Todd
Woodburn OR US
I drank a glass of this wine a few nights ago with some Lamb Chops drizzled in a Mint Demi sauce prepared by Simply Thyme Catering of Vancouver. Wow!... more...
