Owen Roe
Lady Rosa Syrah
Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Purchased this 2008 Owen Roe Syrah about 7 years ago from Atlantic Wine, a sort of innocuous wine merchant in North Buckhead Atlanta. I do remember it shared a building with an upscale outdoors outfitter (Yeti, Patagonia, North Face, etc...) along with a large Goodwill Store/Donation Center. I always kick myself for not going in that Goodwill, and imagine it was an treasure trove of never used luxury camping gear. Instead, I opted for whatever mix of First Growth Bordeaux was in stock at Atlantic, which inevitably left me a bottle short of a 10% discount, thus resulting in this purchase, and later to be stashed away in the back and bottom of the cellar. I had completely forgot about this ghost bottle until tonight. Despite the wax seal, I still was slightly concerned that it might be past its prime, so I pulled the cork... An exotic, but pure cacao that’s pleasantly unforgiving, and cautiously allows in some lush blueberry compote, along with finocchiona rolled in fresh cracked pepper with thyme, tarragon, and lavender. Could certainly last another 5-7 years, but it’s too stunningly beautiful now to resist.
Purchased this 2008 Owen Roe Syrah about 7 years ago from Atlantic Wine, a sort of innocuous wine merchant in North Buckhead Atlanta. I do remember it shared a building with an upscale outdoors outfitter (Yeti, Patagonia, North Face, etc...) along with a large Goodwill Store/Donation Center. I always kick myself for not going in that Goodwill, and imagine it was an treasure trove of never used luxury camping gear. Instead, I opted for whatever mix of First Growth Bordeaux was in stock at Atlantic, which inevitably left me a bottle short of a 10% discount, thus resulting in this purchase, and later to be stashed away in the back and bottom of the cellar. I had completely forgot about this ghost bottle until tonight. Despite the wax seal, I still was slightly concerned that it might be past its prime, so I pulled the cork... An exotic, but pure cacao that’s pleasantly unforgiving, and cautiously allows in some lush blueberry compote, along with finocchiona rolled in fresh cracked pepper with thyme, tarragon, and lavender. Could certainly last another 5-7 years, but it’s too stunningly beautiful now to resist.
Oct 31st, 2017This 2012 Syrah has a dark, juicy color. The nose is of black cherries. Very soft on the palate. A little spice on the finish. Very warm and fuzzy wine.
This 2012 Syrah has a dark, juicy color. The nose is of black cherries. Very soft on the palate. A little spice on the finish. Very warm and fuzzy wine.
Nov 10th, 2016This shows a pretty side to Syrah. I like the lavender and wild flowers with undertones of sweet spices and huckleberries. (I'm your huckleberry!) The nose carries to the palate on soft tannins and moderate acidity. This has real finesse.
This shows a pretty side to Syrah. I like the lavender and wild flowers with undertones of sweet spices and huckleberries. (I'm your huckleberry!) The nose carries to the palate on soft tannins and moderate acidity. This has real finesse.
Mar 4th, 2016Always fun to check in on the ol Owen Roe syrah
Always fun to check in on the ol Owen Roe syrah
May 4th, 2014
2010 Owen Roe Lady Rosa Syrah is drinking great right now. Floral, berry and earth with a dash of spice.
2010 Owen Roe Lady Rosa Syrah is drinking great right now. Floral, berry and earth with a dash of spice.
Oct 11th, 2013
Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions
Joe had this 6 years ago
Joe had this 6 years ago
Dec 30th, 2018