Owen & Sullivan Winery’s Tasting on Capitol Hill!
O-S Winery's BSH Red Blend
Owen-Sullivan winery, otherwise known as “O-S”, is offering their ONLY tasting in Seattle (until 2009), and it’s on the Hill! With its small production facility located in South Seattle, O-S crafts wines using fruit from some of the most select appellations in Washington – including Horse Heaven Hills, Red Mountain, and Zephyr Ridge, one of Washington’s most exclusive but lesser known sites for growing vines.
The basics:
O-S Winery Tasting
Vino Verite — at the corner of Boylston and Olive 9just down from Olive/John and Broadway
Thursday, November 20
Time: 6-8pm
Here is the outstanding lineup of wines to be poured from O-S:
2007 Riesling
This is a fine example of the Owen and Sullivan approach: am amazing Riesling which begins with a floral nose, but ends with striking stone fruits, sturdy acidity, and a great mouthfeel all around. When was the last time you tried a Washington Riesling (or any domestic for that matter) that was under 10% alcohol? This takes a commitment to the timing of the harvest and the winemaking itself.
2005 Cabernet Franc
Released in May 2008, this Cabernet Franc blend (with 17% Cabernet Sauvignon) separates out the strong and distinct abilities of the varietal. With similar up-front and dark fruit notes delivered by traditional Cabernet Sauvignon, there are unique qualities to the nose and body that can only come from Cab-Franc. The finish of this wine is its secret weapon – complex, long, and pleasing with its smooth, graphite-like texture.
2005 BSH
This blend serves up the best of Cabernet Sauvignon itself, harkening back to some of the most famous vintages ever produced in the history of domestic winemaking: beautiful dark cherry fruit, coffee, mint, and spices. How could there be this much complexity in a glass? The key is the 2005 vintage and careful winemaking and blending.
2004 Ulysses
Like Ulysses himself, this Bordeaux style blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet France is muscular, adventurous and exotic. The dark color of the wine provides an introduction to the rich and jammy flavors, which are rounded out with intriguing notes of spice and anise, all held up by well-developed tannins.
2005 R3
Usually we don’t just quote the winery in our notes, but this is too good to leave out:
“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.” Usually we’re pretty articulate too – but on this one we just say, “oh yeah!”
Bill Owen, co-founder of O-S, will be on hand to talk about the wines and vineyard sites. Again, these wines are in small production so don’t miss this opportunity, especially if you have never tasted an O-S wine.
