Reviews & Ratings

2008 Owen Roe Red Blends or Varietals "Yakima Valley Red"

Winery: Owen Roe

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Yakima Valley Red"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, & 31% Cabernet Franc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Yakima Valley

State or country: WA

Price: $40

Cases produced: 865

KWG Score: 89 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: March 23, 2011

Wine Review: This slightly opaque and dark ruby colored red blend opens with a mild black raspberry bouquet with a hint of black cherry. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied and balanced. The flavor profile is black cherry and vanilla with notes of gentle spice and black raspberry. The finish is dry and its mild dusty tannins are slightly prolonged. This wine would pair well with seasoned port tenderloin. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Supple with balanced soft tanins. The bright berry Merlot and fragrant notes of Cabernet Franc are wonderfully framed by the structure and acidity of the Cabernet Sauvignon, creating a beautiful mouth filling and deeply aromatic wine. Polished and generous, with a beautifully focused cherry and plum fruit at the core, this is a superlative vintage of this wine. Drink now through 2020.

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