Corvidae

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Country of Origin: USA
Location: Yakima Valley, Washington
People: David O'Reilly, Owner & Winemaker

Items

Corvidae 2022 'Mirth' Chardonnay, Yakima Valley Login — In Stock
Corvidae 2022 Riesling, Columbia Valley Login — In Stock
Corvidae 2022 'Wise Guy' Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley Login — In Stock
Corvidae 2019 'Rook' Merlot, Columbia Valley Login AG 87 WA 88 In Stock
Corvidae 2019 'Lenore' Syrah, Columbia Valley Login — In Stock

Corvidae is Owen Roe's value-driven second label. Much of the fruit for Corvidae is sourced from Owen Roe's 280-acre Outlook Vineyard. David O'Reilly is meticulous in the winery and in the vineyard for both Owen Roe and Corvidae.

Corvidae is Latin for the crow family of birds, which are a common presence in the eastern Washington vineyards. 'Rook' references the legendary luck associated with crows. 'Lenore' is named for Edgar Allan Poe's poem "The Raven.' 'Mirth' refers to an old nursery rhyme about magpies. More wines in the series will be named for other references to crows in folklore.

Reviews

  • Corvidae 2019 'Rook' Merlot, Columbia Valley
    Vinous
    Rating: 87 (3/22/2022)
    The 2019 Merlot Corvidae Wine Company reveals lighter red fruit flavors that collide with minerals and sagebrush undertones on the palate. Consume over the next few years.
  • Corvidae 2019 'Rook' Merlot, Columbia Valley
    The Wine Advocate
    Rating: 88 (5/11/2023)
    The 2019 Rook opens with a plummy and juicy frame of ripe fruit on the nose. Medium-bodied, the wine is clean and correct on the palate with a dusty and rocky essence followed by notions of mocha and blackberry skin in the mouth. The wine continues to evolve before gliding to a simple but delightful finish. It’s a great value.