Owl House Red Wine NVProduct #22287
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Bottle Size Bottle (750ml) Color/Type Red Country/State USA: California Price Under $10 Producer Ledge Wood Creek Region Other California Varietal Other -
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Owl House comes to us from Ledgewood Creek, a large (350 acres) vineyard operation located in the Suisun Valley, located on the southeastern border of Napa. While Ledgewood’s main focus is growing grapes for other winemakers, they began to vinify some of their own fruit in 2001. Today they’re best known for their Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Chardonnays - solid wines at very good value prices.
About a year ago, Ledgewood introduced a new wine that featured some of the estate’s Rhone varietals blended with some Cabernet and Merlot. The winery won’t disclose the exact blend it uses for Owl House red, but we’re pretty sure it’s mainly Grenache and Syrah plus some Mourvedre and, possibly, Cinsault. We know for sure it's delicious!
Classic aromas of ripe cherry, licorice and vanilla lead to a soft, juicy, mouthful of ripe fruit, spice, and a bit of earth (which we think is the Mourvedre). It’s a round, plush, wine that’s all too easy to gulp without a thought, but that has enough complexity and depth to stand up to a little attention, too. The tannins are very ripe and light, and an attractive hint of walnut emerges on the finish. Drink this with burgers, stews, or just on its own with family and friends.
