CORVIDAE COMPANY Washington and Oregon made by Owen Roe

Corvidae Wine Company is an offshoot of Owen Roe Winery. Corvidae's wines all sell for under $20 and are made from Washington State and Oregon . Like Owen Roe's other great value labels (O'Reilly, Sharecroppers, Murphy's Law), Corvidae makes big, rich, crowd-pleasing wines.

Ravens and crows belong to the "Corvidae" or "Crow" family name of birds. The Cordivae classification also in- cludes Magpies, Bluejays, Jackdaws, Rooks, Nutcrackers, and several others... over 100 different types of bird. Members of the corvidae family are all considered very intelligent birds. They are known for their inventive (and often mischievious) ways, their playful personalities, and their raucous calls.

2007 ‘The Rook’ Red Blend - 12/750ml List $132 Net $120 Alder Creek, Horse Heaven Hills, ; Red Willow Vineyard, Yakima Valley ; Seven Hills, Walla Walla . The 77% Cabernet Sauvignon is from the acclaimed Seven Hills Vineyard in Walla Walla. Here the fruit contributes texture and riper flavors to the blend. On the far west end of Yakima Valley the 8% Merlot is grown by Mike Sauer of Red Willow Vineyard. The 15% Syrah is grown in the Horse Heaven Hills where the temperatures are moderated by close proximity to the Columbia River. Owen Roe’s logo for Rook says: “Lucky at cards...” The ripe and rich Cabernet flavors prevail - juicy loganberry, cassis, and a base note of black plum and cherry. Syrah adds richness, and Merlot smooths the velvet finish.

2007 ‘The Keeper’ - 12/750ml List $180 Net $160 This Cabernet Franc is plush and velvety, full-bodied and easy drinking. The scent and flavors knock you out - spice joins black tea, fresh tobacco, thyme, sweet cedar chips, black berries and cassis. When Cabernet Franc is made from well ripened fruit, (as this wine is) it combines plush fruit and interesting accent notes with body that stands well with rich roasted and grilled meats. The 2007 vintage favored excellent aromatic development of this Cabernet Franc fruit and the result is an affordable hallmark wine to be enjoyed throughout the year.

2008 ‘The Mirth’ - 12/750ml List $108 Net $96 58% Oregon 42% Washington. Vineyard sources: Outlook Vineyard, Yakima Valley, WA, St. Columban Vineyard, Willamette Valley, OR. 100% Stainless steel. Flavors of Golden delicious apples, Meyer lemon and just a hint of ripe tropical fruit combine to form a crisp, elegant Chardonnay. 100% stainless steel fermentation and the absence of malo-lactic fermentation allow the excellent fruit character to shine, while freshness and structure are insured through well-balanced acidity.

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