Rosa Mystica Cabernet Franc
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2032
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, portobello mushroom tart
✨ Technical Specifications
Owen Roe's Rosa Mystica Cabernet Franc is a poetic expression of the Yakima Valley's unique terroir, named in honor of the 'Mystical Rose'—a nod to co-founder David O'Reilly's Irish heritage and appreciation for classical symbolism. Sourced from select high-elevation, sun-drenched vineyards in Washington State, this wine showcases the grape's signature aromatic profile, balancing savory herbal notes of tobacco and sage with vibrant red fruit and floral undertones. The winemaking team employs gentle extraction and traditional aging in French oak barrels to preserve the delicate, perfumed nose that inspired its name, resulting in a structured yet remarkably elegant Cabernet Franc that captures the essence of the Pacific Northwest.
🍾 About the Producer
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.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Franc