Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2032
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, grilled salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
Owen Roe's exploration of Oregon Pinot Noir showcases winemaker David O'Reilly's deep connection to the Willamette Valley's cool-climate terroir. Named after the legendary 17th-century Irish patriot Owen Roe O'Neill, the winery infuses a sense of history and passion into its craft. Sourcing fruit from select, high-quality vineyards across the Willamette Valley, Owen Roe crafts a Pinot Noir that captures the essence of the region's volcanic and sedimentary soils. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, utilizing open-top fermenters, gentle punch-downs, and careful aging in French oak barrels. This approach preserves the delicate, bright red fruit character, earthy undertones, and elegant structure that define classic Oregon Pinot Noir.
🍾 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
Pinot Noir
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.0-14.0%