Dubrul Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2034
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, braised beef short ribs
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1999 by winemaker David O'Reilly and Jerry McNally, Owen Roe was established with a mission to craft world-class, terroir-driven wines from the premier vineyard sites of the Pacific Northwest. Named in honor of the 17th-century Irish patriot Owen Roe O'Neill, the winery operates estate facilities and sources fruit spanning both Washington's Columbia and Yakima Valleys and Oregon's Willamette Valley. Owen Roe champions a low-intervention winemaking philosophy, utilizing gentle handling and thoughtful oak integration to articulate the distinctive character of esteemed vineyards such as DuBrul, Red Willow, and Union Gap. The producer is widely celebrated for its nuanced single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc, alongside popular and characterful blends like Sinister Hand, Ex Umbris, and Abbot's Table.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon