Friday, February 11, 2011

2009 Owen Roe Abbot's Table $19.99

The 2009 Abbot's table is basically a salad but with grapes instead of lettuce and veggies. Check this shit out: 25% Zinfandel, 20% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, 13% Grenache, 7% Blaufrankish (that is Lemberger to the non-nerds), 2% Cab Franc, 2% Malbec and 1% Merlot. Told you. Pretty deep red in color with notes of black and red fruit. On the palate this thing is smooth. I mean slicker than snot on a brass door knob. Great mouth feel in that it coats and has a nice medium finish. Wine only sees around 6 months of oak with those 6 months being about 17% new French. Well worth the price of $20. Why are other winemakers charging so much more for their Washington blends? Greed perhaps?

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