The Loft American Brasserie and Bar, Ashland, Oregon
Jacqueline Vidalo of The Loft American Brasserie and Bar, Ashland, Oregon enjoys a glass of O-S wine with Erika Balbier of Summitt Beverage, Medford.
Jacqueline is enthusiastic, "I love the O-S Red. It is my go to wine. I worked it as one of my glass pours last summer and it had an instant following! This season after Summit brought it back down I put it on my wine list immediately. It has once again proved to be a favorite here at The Loft! It goes great with our cuisine. It is a palate pleaser. I am so glad to have it back."
North Hampton Wines & Wine Cafe, Greenville, SC
David Williams (left) of North Hampton Wines & Wine Cafe, Greenville, SC, tells Henri Gabriel of Advintage Wine Distributing,
"I like O-S because production is small and flavor is large."
Valley Cafe, Ellensburg, WA
Greg Beach, Proprietor of the Valley Cafe, Ellensburg with O·S winemaker, Owen, at the Valley Cafe Winery of the Month tasting, December, 2011
"They are great wines and they have established themselves as being the best winemakers in the state of Washington over time. That to me is a sign of one of the best wineries year after year."
- Gregory Beach, Valley Cafe
Elliott Bay Distributing
Mike Allen of Elliott Bay Distibuting, Mauro Golmarvi of Assaggio, a premium Seattle Italian restaurant, with Rob Sullivan and Bill Owen of O·S Winery
"Rob, Bill, Ross (taking photo) and Mike recently visited me at my restaurant, Assaggio. I decided to join them for lunch. I was pleasantly surprised when I notice they had a bottle of the OS R3, 2005 in tow. I immediately know what I was ordering for lunch, my lamb shank! This great blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc does not disappoint. It paired perfectly with my lamb shank; particularly with the peppery and violet notes that popped from the Cabernet Franc. The flavors really exploded and melded seamlessly with the robust, saucy richness from my lamb shank. Try it sometime!"
El Dorado Winehouse
Don and Linda Gilchrist owners of El Dorado Winehouse in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey taste 2012 O S Riesling with David DeGange of North East Wines. Linda wants to be known as the O S Riesling Girl. Don says, "O S wines are fantastic!"
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
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 2009 BSHIn a word: Serious. The lush, voluptuous Merlot character is transformed in this wine from merely pretty to irresistible. It's the tannic structure inherent in Elephant Mountain wines. This provides the lift that carries the dark fruit flavors. Mineral, leather and floral notes reveal a broad palate impression. It impels the taster to start eating: Duck breast, halibut, veal, risotto.... Technical Sheet | Shelf Talker | Label RATINGS & AWARDS91 Points Wine Spectator Owen tastes O S BSH with Melrose Grill's Franco Phillips.  |
 2010 RedThe nose is an aromatic fusion of pomegranate, red current and licorice laced with a delicate veil of smokiness. The texture is silky upfront with a firm grip in the finish. The palate features a sensual mouthful of dark fruit flavors as well as fennel, graphite and mineral notes. Overall it's a delicious, harmonious wine that yields flavors that build with every sip. Technical Sheet | Shelf Talker | Label RATINGS & AWARDSNot yet rated |
 2012 RieslingThe 2012 is a new high point in our quest for rock-your-boat Riesling. The apple blossom and citrus nose is that of a promising youngster, but the broad, incredibly flavorful palate belies its delicate 9% alc. Quince, lemon custard, lime, and honey-tinged mineral notes are carried on a wave of bracing acidity (8.5g/L with 3.06 pH). The finish is nothing short of poetic in an epic sort of way. This beauty is guaranteed to get markedly more complex in the next couple of years and to age well for 20 more (2034). So buy it by the case. Besides the pure joy of it you can gloat over what an amazing deal it was back in the day. Technical Sheet | Shelf Talker | Label RATINGS & AWARDSNot yet rated |
 2009 RedThis 2009 RED wine has delicate floral and spice aromas. The mouth-feel is full and round up front with superlative tannic structure through the mid-palate to the finish. The richly woven tannins frame the texture, further enhancing the remarkable concentration, depth and complexity of this wine. The multi-layered palate features dark tone flavors of black fruits, minerals, and cocoa finishing with a bright cassis note. Technical Sheet | Shelf Talker | Label RATINGS & AWARDSNot yet rated |
 2010 Elephant Mountain Merlot - The TuskIn a word: Serious. The lush, voluptuous Merlot character is transformed in this wine from merely pretty to irresistible. It's the tannic structure inherent in Elephant Mountain wines. This provides the lift that carries the dark fruit flavors. Mineral, leather and floral notes reveal a broad palate impression. It impels the taster to start eating: Duck breast, halibut, veal, risotto.... Technical Sheet | Shelf Talker | Tasting Notes | Label RATINGS & AWARDSNot yet rated |
 2010 SonasThis is the inaugural vintage of Sonas, the blend formerly known as Ulysses. It is the 8th vintage of our singular 'right-bank' blend from Sheridan Vineyard. Aromas of crush black fruit, wet stones, earth and spices dominate on the nose. A silky texture laced with rich tannins that carry the dark-toned flavors of blackberry, currants and black plums to the mid-palate notes of blueberry, espresso and leather. The overall impression of Sonas is of a unique wine that is instantly discernible as Sheridan. Technical Sheet | Shelf Talker | Tasting Notes | Label RATINGS & AWARDSNot yet rated |
 2008 RedThe '08 is the most structured, richly textured, and complex OS RED to date. Blackberry, tobacco, vanilla and fig on the nose. The subtle texture is supported by rich tannins. The merlot and cabernet flavors are beautifully balance on the palate with notes of dark fruit, crushed rose petals and dark chocolate Technical Sheet | Shelf Talker | Tasting Notes | Label RATINGS & AWARDS"2008 is here and honestly we think it's better than the last [vintage]" Esquin  2008 Red First Tasting |
 2011 RieslingThe balance that results from the confluence of these four factors is classic Kabinett Riesling: aromatic, crisp, refreshing and delicate. The flavor is all Columbia Valley: Mouthwatering acidity frames a irresistible palate of lemon-lime, melon and honey laced with mineral and fennel notes that persist through a lengthy, smile-inducing finish Technical Sheet | Shelf Talker | Tasting Notes | Label RATINGS & AWARDS91 points "Best Buy" Wine Enthusiast  2011 Riesling First Tasting |
2010 Cabernet FrancThe finesse, delicacy and expressiveness of this wine are remarkable. It has bright ruby color with aromas of black cherries and a faint hint of earthiness. It's soft and round through the midpalate carrying flavors of cherries, black currents and chocolate balanced with refreshing acidity. The long, tasty finish highlights the rich tannins that give it such powerful structure. Technical Sheet | Shelf Talker | Tasting Notes | Label RATINGS & AWARDS91 points & Editor's Choice Wine Enthusiast  2010 Cabernet Franc Tasting |
 2008 BSHClassic Cabernet aromas of black cherry, cedar, spice, and leather with a hint of earthiness compliment. The richly textured, powerfully structured palate which features an array of reserved fruit flavors: black cherry, currants and cassis with a subtle touch of cocoa and tobacco. The finish is a sunset burst of nuanced tones of espresso, cassis and anis. Built for long cellaring but tasting very nice now. Technical Sheet | Shelf Talker | Tasting Notes | Label RATINGS & AWARDS90 points Wine Enthusiast |
2010 Two Blondes Cabernet FrancThis Cabernet Franc strikes an exquisite balance between richness of flavor and a near weightlessness on the palate. There is the classic aroma of crushed rose petals with a hint of earthiness. The flavor brings to mind a mythical fruit derived from raspberry, Marionberry, strawberry and Bing cherry among other notes that are struck in this subtle and complex wine. Overall it is an amazingly well-balanced and flavorful wine Technical Sheet | Shelf Talker | Tasting Notes | Label RATINGS & AWARDSNot yet rated |
 2008 UlyssesClassic Sheridan Vineyard character: roses, black cherries and smoke on the nose. The initial palate impression rounds and softens with bright cherry notes followed by increasingly darker tones that frame the flavors of cassis, espresso, and smoked meats. The finish lingers like a Cascade sunset. Technical Sheet | Shelf Talker | Tasting Notes | Label RATINGS & AWARDS91 points Wine Enthusiast |
2006 MM 2006 has a fragrant aroma of crushed roses and blackberries with a whiff of espresso. Full and round on the palate it has a rich flavor profile of black currents, Bing cherries and coffee. The satiny texture upfront gives way to rich tannins that carry the flavors to an extended and flavorful finish. Technical Sheet | Shelf Talker | Tasting Notes | Label RATINGS & AWARDS90 points Wine Advocate |
 2009 Elephant Mountain Merlot
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2007 REDQuite full-bodied and very soft on the palate this blend is bursting with subtle fruit flavors: cassis, pomegranate, blueberry and red cherry. There's a nice touch of cinnamon and cocoa as well. The finish is remarkably dry with excellent grip. Technical Sheet | Shelf Talker | Tasting Notes | Label RATINGS & AWARDSEditor's Choice Award, Wine Enthusiast |
2005 R3R3, Catherine Deneuve-that's all you need to know. Beyond that however there is the dark, elusive side of the '05 vintage; the aroma of black cherries and clove with hints of roses. Richness and concentration are balanced with soft, supple tannins and acidity. The flavors of cassis, dark chocolate and ripe blackberry are generous but still subtle. This is a graceful wine from its plush, mouth-filling start to its deliciously lingering finish. Technical Sheet | Shelf Talker | Tasting Notes | Label RATINGS & AWARDSSilver Medal Dallas Morning News Wine Competition |
2006 BSHClassic Cabernet aromas of black cherry, cedar, spice, and leather with a hint of earthiness compliment. The richly textured, powerfully structured palate which features an array of reserved fruit flavors: black cherry, currants and cassis with a subtle touch of cocoa and tobacco. The finish is a sunset burst of nuanced tones of espresso, cassis and anis. Built for long cellaring but tasting very nice now. Technical Sheet | Shelf Talker | Tasting Notes | Label RATINGS & AWARDS91 points Wine Advocate |
2009 Elephant Mountain CabernetIntense, dark ruby/purple in the glass, this latest O·S bottling has vibrant aromas of blackberries, cassis, minerals and forest. The texture develops from a round, soft attack to a more chewy mid-palate and to a powerfully structured finish with rich full tannins. There are flavors of crushed black fruits with a touch of toasty oak, and a deliciously savory finish Technical Sheet | Shelf Talker | Tasting Notes | Label RATINGS & AWARDSNot yet rated |
2010 Cabernet FrancThe finesse, delicacy and expressiveness of this wine are remarkable. It has bright ruby color with aromas of black cherries and a faint hint of earthiness. It's soft and round through the midpalate carrying flavors of cherries, black currents and chocolate balanced with refreshing acidity. The long, tasty finish highlights the rich tannins that give it such powerful structure. Technical Sheet | Shelf Talker | Tasting Notes | Label RATINGS & AWARDSNot yet rated |
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