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July 2007 Washington Wine Club
2005 Owen Roe DuBrul Vineyard Merlot
We just can't stop loving the wines from this Oregon
producer. Owen Roe is the label that winemaker David O'Reilly reserves for
his best, and most limited wines. And his wines from Yakima's DuBrul Vineyard
in the Rattlesnake Hills are his most precious. This is the only single
vineyard bottling of Merlot he makes and it is intense, beautifully structured
and remarkably age-worthy. While it can be enjoyed now, it could easily be
cellared up to 2014, when it would be an excellent accompaniment to spring lamb,
or rich beef dishes. We grabbed just enough for the club, and there is none
left, but it was $45.00.
2003 Walla Walla Vintners Sagemoor Vineyard
Cuvée
We featured Walla Walla Vintners' Sagemoor Vineyard Cabernet
Sauvignon in our January club. We've been holding on to a small amount of this
wine for a while now, waiting for a chance to slip it into the club as well.
Once again, this is a stunning example of how great wine begins in the vineyard,
in this case, Sagemoor, which is under the highly skilled hands of some of the best
wine growers in Washington. Made from selected blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot and Cab Franc, this Bordeaux blend is fruit forward and full of lush, layered
flavor. Best enjoyed now, through 2010, this is another wine to pair with meat
dishes, or other hearty fare. At $39.75 this one, too, is gone.
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