Dubrul Vineyard
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Typically best enjoyed 8–20 years from the vintage release, showing excellent cellar potential.
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Roasted prime rib, grilled rosemary lamb chops, aged Gouda cheese
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The DuBrul Vineyard is widely regarded as one of the crown jewels of Washington State's Yakima Valley. Planted in 1992 by Hugh and Kathy Shiels on a steep, south-facing hillside, this unique site features complex soils composed of basalt, windblown loess, and ancient river gravels. Owen Roe's single-vineyard bottling from this exceptional terroir showcases the winery's commitment to minimal intervention. The grapes are hand-harvested and undergo small-batch fermentation before aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is celebrated for its remarkable structural integrity, elegant minerality, and deep, dark fruit character, reflecting the dramatic diurnal temperature shifts and rugged soils of its origin.
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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.