David O’Reilly and his wife Angelica, who founded Owen Roe in Yakima Valley, have launched a new winery called Rocks of Bawn. According to the winery’s website, “The story behind Rocks of Bawn is rooted in the historical struggle and resilience of the Irish people. Inspired by the popular Irish folk song, Rocks of Bawn pays homage to the determination of those who faced hardship on the rocky west coast of Ireland”.

2021 ROCKS OF BAWN CHARDONNAY
The Chehalem Mountains in the Northern Willamette Valley is home to spectacular farmers and individuals. This wine came from grapes grown by a mountain man whose love for life and the outdoors is legendary. Our good friend John Reger exemplified rugged individualism and a get-r-done mentality. If something needed to get done he was your man.

The wine from his vineyard speaks of minerals and earth – juicy fruit flavors with plenty of brightness. Not burdened with oak and other nonsense – this wine is clean and just what the doctor ordered after a long day in the fields.

Perfect with Pacific Northwest oysters and other fresh fish that we are lucky to find here!