Riesling
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Asian cuisine, roasted pork loin, fresh oysters
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the cool-climate sites of Washington's Yakima Valley, Owen Roe's Riesling showcases the remarkable versatility of this noble grape in the Pacific Northwest. The region's dramatic diurnal temperature swings—hot, sunny days followed by crisp, cool nights—allow the grapes to develop rich, concentrated stone fruit and citrus flavors while retaining a vibrant, electric acidity. Sourced from vineyards shaped by the ancient Missoula Floods, the vines dig deep into silt-loam soils, imparting a distinct mineral undertone to the wine. Owen Roe employs gentle pressing and cool fermentations in stainless steel to preserve the pristine, aromatic purity of the fruit, resulting in a beautifully balanced wine that honors the long history of Riesling in Washington State.
🍾 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
Riesling