Dubrul Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release.
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grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, braised beef short ribs
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The DuBrul Vineyard, nestled in the steep, south-facing slopes of the Rattlesnake Hills within Washington's Yakima Valley, is widely revered as one of the state's premier vineyard sites. Established by the Shiels family, who named the site in honor of their maternal ancestors, DuBrul is celebrated for its complex soils composed of volcanic basalt, alluvial cobblestones, and wind-blown loess. This unique geological tapestry forces the vines to struggle, resulting in small, concentrated berries with thick skins. Owen Roe's single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from this legendary site is a masterclass in structural elegance and terroir expression. Crafted with minimal intervention, small-batch fermentations, and traditional French oak aging, the wine beautifully captures the vineyard's signature profile of intense dark fruit, distinct minerality, and refined, age-worthy tannins.
🍾 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.