The Parting Glass Cordon Cut Riesling
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
blue cheese, apricot tart, lemon cake
✨ Technical Specifications
Named after the classic Irish song of farewell, Owen Roe's 'The Parting Glass' is a luscious dessert wine crafted using the traditional 'cordon cut' method. In the Yakima Valley, winemakers sever the fruiting canes of the Riesling vines late in the season, cutting off the water supply. This causes the grapes to dehydrate and shrivel directly on the vine, concentrating the natural sugars, bright acidity, and stone fruit flavors. The result is a rich, nectar-like sweet wine that beautifully balances intense sweetness with the vibrant, crisp acidity characteristic of Washington State Riesling.
🍾 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