OWEN ROE ABBOT'S TABLE CABERNET SAUVIGNON - 2005

A blend of 10 different grapes from Oregon/Washington: Cabernet Sauvignon (34.5%), Merlot (17%), Zinfandel (15%), Cabernet Franc (9%), Syrah (7%), Blaufrankish (6%), Sangiovese (4.5%), Pinot Noir (3%), Grenache (3%) and Malbec (1%). The winery is named after Owen Roe, a 17th Century Irish Patriot, who fought for political freedom and equality.

TASTING NOTES:

Dark purple color, intense, rich and bold with strawberry and raspberry on the nose. Spicy Plum, black currant and licorice. A bit tightly wound. It is very young and could definitely use some time in the bottle. Straightforward fruit with not a lot of character.

SCORE & RECOMMENDATION:

88 PTS

An OK wine that didn't really impress me much. For around $20 a bottle I think there are better red wine values out there from Washington and Oregon.