About Owen Roe
Our Story
Established in 1999, our emphasis towards Northwest wines has evolved to showcase the unique terroir within the prestigious grape growing regions of the Yakima and Willamette Valleys. Co-founders David & Angelica O’Reilly have a passion and history dedicated to fine wines, and together they have crafted a diversified portfolio that has been recognized globally by critics, wine writers and consumers.
The O’Reilly Winemaking Family
David and Angelica first developed an interest in wine while attending college in California. They studied the classics reading original texts from some of the great minds of the Western Civilization. They married soon after graduation and embarked on a journey to live a life dedicated to farming and an environment to raise their family in a family business. It was in the Central Coast of California where they discovered a love for cool-climate Pinot Noir in the late 1980’s. After 3 years, they were drawn to Oregon where they have made wine for the past 35 years. Just several years later, David and Angelica formed Owen Roe to explore the most interesting sites of the Willamette and Yakima Valleys. They fulfilled their designs to an agrarian lifestyle raising eight children who have all contributed to the success of the Owen Roe Brand.
Our Sources
Great winemaking begins in the vineyard, which is why is has it has been our primary focus since day one to secure only the highest quality sources in Willamette and Yakima Valley. We currently work with 12 vineyard sites across Oregon and Washington to purchase our fruit, working closely with them each vintage from the first leaf to harvest. Each location offers its own unique terroir and flavor profiles that allow us to produce such impactful wines.
