Durant Vineyard
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, grilled salmon
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Sourced from one of the Dundee Hills' most historic sites, the Durant Vineyard Pinot Noir showcases the legendary terroir of Oregon's pioneering wine region. First planted in 1973 by the Durant family, this vineyard is defined by its volcanic Jory soils, high elevation, and cooling marine breezes. Owen Roe's interpretation of this premier site emphasizes minimal intervention, utilizing small-batch fermentations and careful aging in French oak to preserve the vineyard's signature bright red fruit profile, elegant earthy undertones, and refined structural complexity.
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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.