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 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!"
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
TRADE
2006 M
M 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.
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RATINGS & AWARDS
90 points Wine Advocate
Rated Excellent, Wine Press Northwest
2009 Elephant Mountain Merlot
THE TUSK
Deep, purple-black color with meaty, graphite, black plum aromas this wine has a dense, chewy texture, seriously dark flavors and rich, soft tannins on the finish. Here is Merlot with an alluring bouquet and a dynamic, complex palate.
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92 points Wine Advocate
2007 RED
Quite 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.
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Editor's Choice Award, Wine Enthusiast
Excellent by Wine Press Northwest Spring 2011
2005 R3
R3, 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.
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Silver Medal Dallas Morning News Wine Competition
90 points Wine Advocate
2006 BSH
Classic 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.
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91 points Wine Advocate
Excellent by Wine Press Northwest
2009 Elephant Mountain Cabernet
Intense, 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
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2010 Cabernet Franc
The 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.
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