Dubrul Vineyard Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted chicken, creamy mushroom risotto, seared scallops
✨ Technical Specifications
The DuBrul Vineyard, situated on a steep, south-facing hillside in Washington's Yakima Valley, is widely celebrated as one of the Pacific Northwest's premier vineyard sites. Named in honor of co-owner Kathy Shiels' family, this unique terroir features complex soils of volcanic basalt overlaid with wind-blown loess. Owen Roe's expression of Chardonnay from this acclaimed site highlights the brilliant harmony between natural acidity and rich texture. Crafted using traditional French cellar techniques, the wine undergoes barrel fermentation and regular lees stirring (bâtonnage) to develop a creamy, nuanced mouthfeel. The dramatic diurnal temperature shifts of the Yakima Valley preserve the grape's vibrant acidity, resulting in a sophisticated white wine that balances bright orchard fruit notes with a distinct mineral backbone derived from the ancient volcanic soils.
🍾 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
Chardonnay