Owen Roe ‘The Parting Glass’ Gewurztraminer
WHY WE LOVE IT
- This wine is crafted by Owen Roe winery, which emphasizes meticulous, traditional winemaking using organic materials with no herbicides or pesticides.
- Owen Roe’s “The Parting Glass” is a late-harvest dessert wine produced in the Yakima Valley of Washington.
- These Eastern Washington vineyards that were planted in 1982 have experienced a couple of decades of extreme temperatures, which have tended to shrivel the fruit on the vine providing optimal ripeness for a dessert wine.
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The Parting Glass is an Irish custom and ballad – it is a tradition to toast those leaving a gathering or embarking on a journey.
Varietal: 100% Gewurztraminer
Elaboration: To create the perfect grape, Owen Roe employs girdling techniques to produce raisins, resulting in sweeter grapes. This 2-barrel blend was cellared in one new French and one neutral barrel for 7 months.
Tasting Notes: The wine is perfumed and rich.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Owen Roe winery, located in the Pacific Northwest, is known for its high-quality, terroir-driven wines and deep Irish roots. Founded in 1999 by David O’Reilly and his wife, Angelica, the winery emphasizes minimal intervention and storytelling that reflects Irish culture. Named after 17th-century Irish patriot Owen Roe O’Neill, each wine label narrates a tale from Irish lore and family history.
The estate specializes in outstanding wines from the Willamette and Yakima Valleys, partnering with over a dozen vineyards for the finest fruit. They feature two distinct brands—Growers Guild and Corvidae Wine Co.—to complement the Owen Roe wines.