The Parting Glass Semillon Late Harvest
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release, during which it develops beautiful tertiary notes of beeswax, preserved ginger, and dried apricots.
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Blue cheese, pear tart, foie gras
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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.
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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.