Omega Road Winery is more than just a place to enjoy great wine. Our passion is crafting beautiful wines, and our heart and soul go into each bottle we produce. We believe in the magic of wine to spark connections, build friendships, and bring people together. As winemakers, Alexandra and Ken Henkelman strive to maintain varietal characteristics while building complex flavors. Combining her enthusiasm, his experience, and their combined love of crafting (and enjoying) beautiful wine, they started Omega Road Winery 2011, and opened the tasting room in May 2017.
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It was a welcome surprise to get an Alice Lab Rat email on Wednesday, as it has been a busy week with Mrs. Rat out of town and getting a very short notice of a job offer for our recent college graduate resulting in priority logistics to set get a relocation from IL to OR and getting housing secured. Needless to say, a rat bottle was very welcome.
The bottle arrived safely, if not a bit on the warm side, on Friday, so not a lot of time to get it cooled down and ready for tasting and review. Being solo, Iâve got a nice reserve for a Day 2 revisit that Iâll post mid-Saturday.
I was not familiar with Omega Road, and had to read up on the Livermore Valley. I donât think Iâve ever had wine from there, but based on this example it will be on my list for future exploration. I keep wanting to capitalize âGratiaâ, but Iâll do my best to keep it lower case as on the bottle. The bottle doesnât show proportions of the blend but is listed as Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay. This fits well in the family of our preferred whites.
Bottom line: I truly enjoyed this wine. I expected it to be more like Sauvignon Blanc, but the Semillon really puts a different spin on it. And itâs got quite a bit more fruit and mouthfeel than a Chardonnay and more depth than a typical Sauv Blanc.
Presentation: Standard bottle without a capsule, overall nice low-key presentation. The cork pulled cleanly with slight crystallization but absolutely no sign of seepage. Alcohol is listed at 13.1%.
Appearance: Medium straw, the pictures show pretty accurately. A bit more dark honey color than the Cab Sauvs that weâve had recently. Medium legs that took a short time to form in the glass.
Nose: Pop and pour with about 15 minutes of air. Served at 51°, the nose had definite tropical fruit, apricot and herbal on the nose.
First taste: Pineapple is noted by the vintner (what I took as tropical on the nose) it comes through nicely along with the apricot. This had a really nice mouthfeel- possibly assisted by yard work this afternoon. It was a bit more viscous than expected. As it warmed slightly, there was a bit of alcohol noted that quickly fades. More citrus also showed up. Nice lingering flavor on the palate too.
Food: My son cooked up some grilled Provolone /apple/prosciutto sandwiches which went very nicely with this wine. With June here, the strawberries are coming on in the garden, but they were not ideal. However, thin and crispy Moravian Meyer Lemon cookies were a fantastic match.
I did get some non-biased tasting from the cook, who isnât a wine drinker but has great tasting abilities. He called out âappley and pineappleâ.
Day 2 addition will be posted ASAP (but not as part of Saturday breakfast).
Final verdict: Semillon clearly adds something special to this blend, and I would be delighted to have this on hand as it was very good on itâs own, and should go well with all the typical Cab Sauv and Chard pairings. Nice depth of flavors. Mrs Rat really missed on the preview for this one.
@benguin986 Day 2 follow upâ flavors are melded a bit more, and the nose was more pronounced (although that might have been due to the different glass as well).
Sorry there arenât more folks in for this one so far. Iâm doing my part to light up IL for this one.
Glad to see the winemaker on today too! Thank you!!
/giphy heartfelt-turquoise-face
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations).
Omega Road Mixed Whites - $40 = 22.21%
Excited as always to get the lab rat email but started to get worried when the Thursday delivery window passed and I got a notification it had been delayed, it showed up Friday with no issues.
Was really happy when I saw that this came in a 2 bottle boxâŠwasnât even sad that the second space had a glass instead of a bottle!
Nose - Apricot, slightly floral but not identifiable
Color - crystal clear, pale straw yellow
Palate- Faintly sweet, tart green grapes and apples that linger with a little acidic pucker
Paired well with a lemon ricotta chicken pasta (almost like Alice and wife had planned this)
This is a straightforward, simple summer sipper, no complexity but delicious. It was hard for us to save some for a second day. Iâll post again this evening and see if it develops any more.
2021 Omega Road Torrontés, Lodi
Specs
2020 Omega Road Gratia, Livermore Valley
Tasting Notes
Specs
Whatâs Included
4-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
$244.80/Case for 6x 2021 Omega Road Torrontés, Lodi + 6x 2020 Omega Road Gratia, Livermore Valley at Omega Road Winery
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AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Jun 26 - Wednesday, Jun 28
Omega Road Mixed Whites
4 bottles for $59.99 $15/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $139.99 $11.67/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2021 Omega Road Torrontés
2020 Omega Road Gratia
âDreamy aromatic herbsâ, eh? Thatâs a new one.
/giphy dreamy aromatic herbs
2020 Omega Road gratia white blend
It was a welcome surprise to get an Alice Lab Rat email on Wednesday, as it has been a busy week with Mrs. Rat out of town and getting a very short notice of a job offer for our recent college graduate resulting in priority logistics to set get a relocation from IL to OR and getting housing secured. Needless to say, a rat bottle was very welcome.
The bottle arrived safely, if not a bit on the warm side, on Friday, so not a lot of time to get it cooled down and ready for tasting and review. Being solo, Iâve got a nice reserve for a Day 2 revisit that Iâll post mid-Saturday.
I was not familiar with Omega Road, and had to read up on the Livermore Valley. I donât think Iâve ever had wine from there, but based on this example it will be on my list for future exploration. I keep wanting to capitalize âGratiaâ, but Iâll do my best to keep it lower case as on the bottle. The bottle doesnât show proportions of the blend but is listed as Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay. This fits well in the family of our preferred whites.
Bottom line: I truly enjoyed this wine. I expected it to be more like Sauvignon Blanc, but the Semillon really puts a different spin on it. And itâs got quite a bit more fruit and mouthfeel than a Chardonnay and more depth than a typical Sauv Blanc.
Presentation: Standard bottle without a capsule, overall nice low-key presentation. The cork pulled cleanly with slight crystallization but absolutely no sign of seepage. Alcohol is listed at 13.1%.
Appearance: Medium straw, the pictures show pretty accurately. A bit more dark honey color than the Cab Sauvs that weâve had recently. Medium legs that took a short time to form in the glass.
Nose: Pop and pour with about 15 minutes of air. Served at 51°, the nose had definite tropical fruit, apricot and herbal on the nose.
First taste: Pineapple is noted by the vintner (what I took as tropical on the nose) it comes through nicely along with the apricot. This had a really nice mouthfeel- possibly assisted by yard work this afternoon. It was a bit more viscous than expected. As it warmed slightly, there was a bit of alcohol noted that quickly fades. More citrus also showed up. Nice lingering flavor on the palate too.
Food: My son cooked up some grilled Provolone /apple/prosciutto sandwiches which went very nicely with this wine. With June here, the strawberries are coming on in the garden, but they were not ideal. However, thin and crispy Moravian Meyer Lemon cookies were a fantastic match.
I did get some non-biased tasting from the cook, who isnât a wine drinker but has great tasting abilities. He called out âappley and pineappleâ.
Day 2 addition will be posted ASAP (but not as part of Saturday breakfast).
Final verdict: Semillon clearly adds something special to this blend, and I would be delighted to have this on hand as it was very good on itâs own, and should go well with all the typical Cab Sauv and Chard pairings. Nice depth of flavors. Mrs Rat really missed on the preview for this one.
Thank you Casemates for the rattage opportunity!
@benguin986 Day 2 follow upâ flavors are melded a bit more, and the nose was more pronounced (although that might have been due to the different glass as well).
Sorry there arenât more folks in for this one so far. Iâm doing my part to light up IL for this one.
Glad to see the winemaker on today too! Thank you!!
/giphy heartfelt-turquoise-face
@benguin986 Excellent - Iâm glad you enjoy it and weâre excited to share it!
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations).
Omega Road Mixed Whites - $40 = 22.21%
A very brief note on the Gratia from Judi from winetastingbliss.com
ââŠ2020 Gratia, which was a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, SĂ©millon, and Chardonnay. The silky mouth feel and layers of orange and tropical fruit notes made this an instant hit.â 5/6/21
Torrontés scored a silver medal at the 2023 Alameda County Wine Competition, April '23
A little winery background
fwiw
2021 Omega Road Torrontés, Lodi
Excited as always to get the lab rat email but started to get worried when the Thursday delivery window passed and I got a notification it had been delayed, it showed up Friday with no issues.
Was really happy when I saw that this came in a 2 bottle boxâŠwasnât even sad that the second space had a glass instead of a bottle!
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Nose - Apricot, slightly floral but not identifiable
Color - crystal clear, pale straw yellow
Palate- Faintly sweet, tart green grapes and apples that linger with a little acidic pucker
Paired well with a lemon ricotta chicken pasta (almost like Alice and wife had planned this)
This is a straightforward, simple summer sipper, no complexity but delicious. It was hard for us to save some for a second day. Iâll post again this evening and see if it develops any more.
Day 2, hasnât developed any more on the nose or palate, but itâs a little less acidic and a little sweeter.
Stupid Google didnât like any of the image insertions
@bent80 NopeâŠ
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Hello, all! Alexandra here - your co-winemaker at Omega Road Winery! We are thrilled to share our 2021 Torrontés and 2020 Gratia white wine blend!
The Torrontés is a favorite for Summer - light and bright and perfect for sipping by the pool or BBQ. The varietal is unique⊠super approachable for new wine drinkers and has enough nuance to keep the pros enjoying!
Our white wine blend is a fun take on a bold white - we want to highlight a traditional blend of SĂ©millon and Sauvignon Blanc, with our unique spin! A bit tropical on the palate, but with citrus notes that lighten and an acidity that carries the finish.
Let us know if youâve got questions!!
My wife likes having white wines on hand. Happy wife happy life! In for a case.
/giphy obese-odious-desire
@Mark_L Woohooo! Cheers to sharing the love in the best way⊠with wine!
Whoa, almost missed the boat! These sound wonderful, great pairing of two distinct wines. Iâm in âŠ
/giphy harmonious-tame-weather
@stolicat @winedavid49
with the discussion on the Friday offer, a humorous order number indeed
@stolicat Excellent!
Running late. It gets hot here in Texas, need some summer wine.
/giphy voluptuous-impartial-sun
@bluebeatpete These are perfect for bright Texas days! The Torrontés especially is excellent right out of the fridge and all through the afternoon!
/giphy famous-stiff-beef
Just moved to Minneapolis and Jesus is it hot outside. Sounds like this will make it better
@CruelMelody YES! A cold glass of either is the perfect remedy for a hot Sunday afternoon!
I disliked both of these wines. The TorrontĂ©s took me three days to finish the first bottle. It starts out drinkable but then finishes with an odd indescribable aftertaste. The Gratia was a little better, could taste the Sauv Blanc of which Iâm a big fan, but something just tastes weirdly off. Maybe the overnight at the UPS store damaged the wine? The delivery estimates are so far off these days. This one came in like 2 weeks early. Having said that I also had a box of 4 rose also rerouted at the same time and those were perfectly fine and delicious.
Anyway, I think Iâll pass if this comes around again.