Owen Roe
DuBrul Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
A big boy approaching maturity. Needed an hour to fully show itself.
A big boy approaching maturity. Needed an hour to fully show itself.
Mar 8th, 2022
Popped the cork on this last night and this evening, wow! A full day open really served this beaut well. Soaring nose of violets, dark fruit, just lit cigar, and a hint of graphite. Tastes of dark red/blue fruits, silky tannin, and a nice frame of acidity. A bit more complexity on the palate and this would be a few ticks more for me perhaps. But still, bravo. Glad to have more.
Popped the cork on this last night and this evening, wow! A full day open really served this beaut well. Soaring nose of violets, dark fruit, just lit cigar, and a hint of graphite. Tastes of dark red/blue fruits, silky tannin, and a nice frame of acidity. A bit more complexity on the palate and this would be a few ticks more for me perhaps. But still, bravo. Glad to have more.
Sep 24th, 20172006 vintage. Rich liqueur of Cabernet, uber ripe.. Another hedonistic sexpot. Not for anti-pleasure seekers or republicans.
2006 vintage. Rich liqueur of Cabernet, uber ripe.. Another hedonistic sexpot. Not for anti-pleasure seekers or republicans.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 28th, 2015
Never disappointed w/Owen Roe
Never disappointed w/Owen Roe
1 person found it helpfulOct 30th, 2013
Wow. Quintessential Yakima Cab. Big and brawny, lots of new oak. Big blue fruit dominates. Polished with a 60 second finish.
Wow. Quintessential Yakima Cab. Big and brawny, lots of new oak. Big blue fruit dominates. Polished with a 60 second finish.
Jul 8th, 2015
Solid fruit and solid structure.. Lovely nose of cassis, anise, and blueberry.. Full mouthfeel but not over the top, just a smooth cab.. Very nice introduction to Owen Roe.. I'll definitely be revisiting them soon.
Solid fruit and solid structure.. Lovely nose of cassis, anise, and blueberry.. Full mouthfeel but not over the top, just a smooth cab.. Very nice introduction to Owen Roe.. I'll definitely be revisiting them soon.
Sep 10th, 2014
Well I had a review of this fantastic wine right after the update, and apparently didn't save it, as I was unused to the GUI. So here goes from memory: this is a beauty, with such depth, breadth, and complexity, that I will only touch on the highlights which subsequently have burned themselves into my psyche. This is pure espresso, mocha, blackberry cobbler, black cherry and black currant without being jammy. It is layered with toast, scorched earth notes, charred meat aromas, rosemary, a touch of mint. Violets and black roses, balanced acidity lifting the weight of its complexity on atlas like shoulders of absolutely sensuous perfect and satiny tannins. Tobacco, white pepper, nutmeg and much much more! If you can find it, grab it at any cost! It is just now hitting its stride, and it's 'certainly not showing any signs that it is slowing'. Trip down a chocolate river anyone?
Well I had a review of this fantastic wine right after the update, and apparently didn't save it, as I was unused to the GUI. So here goes from memory: this is a beauty, with such depth, breadth, and complexity, that I will only touch on the highlights which subsequently have burned themselves into my psyche. This is pure espresso, mocha, blackberry cobbler, black cherry and black currant without being jammy. It is layered with toast, scorched earth notes, charred meat aromas, rosemary, a touch of mint. Violets and black roses, balanced acidity lifting the weight of its complexity on atlas like shoulders of absolutely sensuous perfect and satiny tannins. Tobacco, white pepper, nutmeg and much much more! If you can find it, grab it at any cost! It is just now hitting its stride, and it's 'certainly not showing any signs that it is slowing'. Trip down a chocolate river anyone?
Aug 24th, 2014
Opened to great promise, seemed to fall apart as time went on.
Opened to great promise, seemed to fall apart as time went on.
Aug 30th, 2013
Still drinking surprisingly well. This 14-year-old CAB-from this Saint Paul Oregon winery was quite impressive. The grapes came from a distinguished vineyard out of the Yakima Valley in Washington state. Tannins and @fruits still doing their job.
Still drinking surprisingly well. This 14-year-old CAB-from this Saint Paul Oregon winery was quite impressive. The grapes came from a distinguished vineyard out of the Yakima Valley in Washington state. Tannins and @fruits still doing their job.
May 20th, 2023
Smells a little pruney... fruit and green pepper.
Smells a little pruney... fruit and green pepper.
May 18th, 2021