The Parting Glass Semillon Late Harvest
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, pear tart, foie gras
✨ Technical Specifications
Named after the beloved traditional Irish song of farewell and good cheer, 'The Parting Glass' is Owen Roe's exquisite tribute to the classic dessert wines of the Old World. Sourced from select vineyard sites in Washington's Yakima Valley, the Semillon grapes are left on the vine late into the autumn. This extended hangtime allows the berries to dehydrate, concentrating their natural sugars, flavors, and acidity, occasionally encouraged by the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). The resulting nectar is carefully fermented and aged to produce a luscious, golden dessert wine that balances rich, honeyed sweetness with the vibrant, refreshing acidity typical of the region's dramatic diurnal temperature shifts.
🍾 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
Semillon