Slide Mountain Vineyard Cabernet Franc
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2029
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, rosemary-infused roasted root vegetables
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the high-elevation slopes of the Yakima Valley, the Slide Mountain Vineyard Cabernet Franc by Owen Roe is a masterclass in cool-climate Washington viticulture. Perched at approximately 1,500 feet, this unique vineyard site benefits from dramatic diurnal temperature swings and excellent cold air drainage, which preserve the grape's natural acidity and signature aromatic complexity. The soils here are rich with calcium carbonate and gravelly silt loam, imparting a distinct mineral tension to the wine. Owen Roe's winemaking philosophy shines through in this bottling, utilizing small-batch fermentations and careful French oak aging to highlight the grape's classic savory profile. The result is a beautifully structured Cabernet Franc that balances bright red fruit with notes of dried herbs, tobacco, and subtle spice, echoing the wild, wind-swept beauty of its high-altitude origin.
🍾 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
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%