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Sinister Hand
A gruesome tale for you in time for Halloween, sit back pour a glass and I will share the story of the Sinister Hand.
Two rival families had a rowing competition for rights to some highly regarded land, the first to touch the land, after rowing across the lake, would become ruler of the land. One boat was falling behind so a member of the crew grabbed his own sword, cut off his hand and threw it ashore, winning the title to rule the land.
Own Roe Winery in Saint Paul Oregon produced Sinister Hand with a beautiful full red color and generous fruit is expressed from the onset with a harmonious blend of  63% Grenache, 19% Syrah, 16% Mouvèdre and 2% Cinsault.  Fruity notes of raspberry and blackberry warms the palette with silky light tannins that persists thru the long smooth finish.
Sinister Hand is amazing wine with an unforgettable tale…..Happy Halloween
Denise
Read the entire tale and more on Owen Roe website
http://owenroe.com/

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