Sauvignon Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, goat cheese salad, grilled white fish
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched slopes of Washington State's Yakima Valley, the Owen Roe Sauvignon Blanc is a beautiful expression of Pacific Northwest terroir. Winemaker David O'Reilly utilizes the region's dramatic diurnal temperature shifts—where hot desert days are followed by crisp, cool nights—to lock in the grape's vibrant natural acidity. Sourced from select vineyard sites defined by ancient, mineral-rich soils deposited by the historic Missoula Floods, this wine is crafted with minimal intervention. Fermented primarily in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, it preserves the pure, unadulterated essence of the fruit, resulting in a bright, aromatic profile defined by citrus zest, lemongrass, and a distinct flinty minerality.
🍾 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
Sauvignon Blanc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.0-13.5%