Red Willow Vineyard Block Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drikkevindue
Typically best enjoyed 8–20 years from vintage release, as the robust structure and old-vine concentration allow it to age gracefully.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, braised beef short ribs
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
The Red Willow Vineyard, located in the far western corner of the Yakima Valley, is a legendary site in Washington viticultural history. Planted by Mike Sauer starting in the 1970s under the guidance of Dr. Walter Clore, it represents some of the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines in the state. Owen Roe's '1973 Block' bottling pays homage to these ancient, deep-rooted vines. The block sits on a steep, south-facing hillside with ancient, well-drained soils composed of silt loam and gravel. This unique terroir, combined with the vine age, produces a Cabernet Sauvignon of remarkable depth, structural complexity, and elegance. The wine is celebrated for its classic old-school profile, showcasing dark fruit, dried herbs, graphite, and the signature dusty tannins of the Yakima Valley, refined through careful French oak aging.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Founded in 1999 by winemaker David O'Reilly and Jerry McNally, Owen Roe was established with a mission to craft world-class, terroir-driven wines from the premier vineyard sites of the Pacific Northwest. Named in honor of the 17th-century Irish patriot Owen Roe O'Neill, the winery operates estate facilities and sources fruit spanning both Washington's Columbia and Yakima Valleys and Oregon's Willamette Valley. Owen Roe champions a low-intervention winemaking philosophy, utilizing gentle handling and thoughtful oak integration to articulate the distinctive character of esteemed vineyards such as DuBrul, Red Willow, and Union Gap. The producer is widely celebrated for its nuanced single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc, alongside popular and characterful blends like Sinister Hand, Ex Umbris, and Abbot's Table.