Sojourner Vineyard Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2029
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, creamy mushroom risotto, grilled salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the high-elevation Sojourner Vineyard in Oregon's acclaimed Eola-Amity Hills AVA, this Pinot Noir showcases the dramatic influence of the Van Duzer Corridor's cool maritime winds. The vineyard's volcanic soils, primarily Nekia clay, impart a distinct mineral tension and vibrant acidity to the wine. Winemaker David O'Reilly utilizes traditional, minimal-intervention techniques, including small-batch fermentations and careful aging in French oak barrels, to preserve the pure expression of the terroir. The result is a Pinot Noir of exceptional structure, characterized by bright red fruit, earthy complexity, and elegant floral undertones that pay homage to the classic Oregon style.
🍾 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