Tasting: Owen Roe 2007 Red Wine
I was afraid to taste this wine because it was a gift from a Live Journal friend.
Nevertheless:
Pop-and-pour, Thursday afternoon, 17-Dec-2009
Appearance: Deep garnet red, edges are translucent but I cannot see through the 1/3 full glass. When swirled, the wine clings to the glass, then runs down in extended beads.
Nose: Oak barrels in a winery cellar is what comes to my mind. Rich red fruit, vanilla, sweet, a hint of dill pickle. Nice.
Taste: Reserved, classic Bordeaux taste profile. Ready to drink now. The label says 14.2% alcohol - I wouldn't have guessed.
Overall: A solid bottle of wine. If I saw this on a wine list, I would not hesitate to order to accompany fine food.
Score: 89
Nevertheless:
Pop-and-pour, Thursday afternoon, 17-Dec-2009
Appearance: Deep garnet red, edges are translucent but I cannot see through the 1/3 full glass. When swirled, the wine clings to the glass, then runs down in extended beads.
Nose: Oak barrels in a winery cellar is what comes to my mind. Rich red fruit, vanilla, sweet, a hint of dill pickle. Nice.
Taste: Reserved, classic Bordeaux taste profile. Ready to drink now. The label says 14.2% alcohol - I wouldn't have guessed.
Overall: A solid bottle of wine. If I saw this on a wine list, I would not hesitate to order to accompany fine food.
Score: 89