Clandeboye Pinot Noir
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Typically best enjoyed 5–10 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, pan-seared salmon
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Named in honor of the historic Clandeboye Estate in Northern Ireland, a nod to winemaker David O'Reilly's Irish ancestry, the Owen Roe Clandeboye Pinot Noir is a distinguished expression of Oregon's Willamette Valley. Sourced primarily from select low-yielding vineyards in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, such as the Merriman Vineyard, this wine benefits from ancient marine sedimentary soils. The terroir imparts a signature savory complexity and deep dark-fruit character. Owen Roe employs traditional, minimal-intervention winemaking techniques, including small-batch fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. This approach preserves the delicate tension, vibrant acidity, and refined tannins that define high-quality Oregon Pinot Noir, weaving a tale of Old World heritage meeting New World terroir.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1999 by winemaker David O'Reilly and co-founder Jerry Owen, Owen Roe is a highly acclaimed Pacific Northwest winery dedicated to producing exceptional, terroir-driven wines from Washington and Oregon. Named after the historic 17th-century Irish patriot Owen Roe O'Neill, the winery operates its estate vineyard and production facility at 309 Shipley Rd, Granger, WA 98932, United States, in the heart of the Yakima Valley, while sourcing fruit from legendary sites like DuBrul, Red Willow, and Seven Hills. Owen Roe's winemaking philosophy centers on minimal intervention, utilizing small-batch fermentations and meticulous French oak aging to craft expressive, structurally complex wines. They are particularly celebrated for their bold, single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons, northern Rhône-style Syrahs like Ex Umbris, and creative blends such as Sinister Hand and Abbot's Table. More information can be found on their official website at https://www.owenroe.com.