Owen Roe Ex Umbris Syrah Columbia Valley 2008 french (washington) stink on the nose.. earth and violets.. juicy enough but not much guts to it.. a little lighter than I was expecting. I really liked the 07 version. may be a little young and cool.
Owen Roe Sharecroppers Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Columbia Valley tight and cool... ripe fruit on the palate but not much on the tongue.. pretty silky finish.
Owen Roes Abbot's Table a blend of 8 dark grapes.. zin and sangiovese being foremost.. coffee notes on the nose... juicy and cool on the palate.. erin thought it may be corked but I didnt pick up on that.. will taste again.
Also tasted some wine by St Hallett of Australia.. so naturally. SHIRAZ
Faith Shiraz 2007.. in the store already. Dark purple extraction but not the fruit bomb I thought it would be. Very restrained and elegant.. no rhone notes as such.. just pretty australian fruit.
Blackwell Shiraz 2007.. named for the owners of the vineyard. Dark brooding color.. lots of vanilla and dill on the nose... american oak.. sweet vanillan fruit with a little of the dill cedar coming through.. dark berry fruit not for the faint of heart.
Old Block Shiraz 2004... their current release. and still young this long in life. again with the dark extracted color.. juicy on the palate.. with a toasty coffee finish.. nice grip but pricey at $70 for what you get
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