The Kilmore Pinot Noir
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Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 10 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, grilled salmon
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Named in honor of the historic Kilmore parish in County Cavan, Ireland—the ancestral home of winemaker David O'Reilly's family—The Kilmore Pinot Noir is a soulful tribute to Irish heritage crafted in the premier terroirs of Oregon's Willamette Valley. Sourced primarily from select high-elevation vineyards in the Yamhill-Carlton and Eola-Amity Hills AVAs, this wine showcases the classic tension between bright red fruit and earthy complexity. The fruit is hand-harvested, gently destemmed, and fermented in small open-top fermenters using native yeasts. It is then aged in French oak barrels to preserve the delicate, aromatic purity of the grape while imparting a subtle structural frame. This bottling is celebrated for its vibrant acidity, silky tannins, and a distinct mineral undertone reflective of Oregon's ancient volcanic and marine sedimentary soils.
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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.