Paul O’Brien Winery, Oregon

Seated & guided presentation with winemaker Scott Kelley, Paul O’Brien Winery
Thursday, June 5, 6-7:30 pm Wine Republic

Tickets: $15

About Paul O’Brien (Winery)
So who is Paul O’Brien, you ask? Paul O'Brien Winery is the culmination of twenty years of friendship between two winemakers who share a passion for fine wine, great food and a gracious life. Dyson Paul DeMara and Scott O’Brien Kelley met while working at Robert Mondavi Winery in the Napa Valley. Since then they have travelled the world’s wine regions learning the old world winemaking traditions and sharing new world techniques. In 2013 the duo came together to start the Umpqua Valley’s first urban winery in the historic Hansen Chevrolet building in downtown Roseburg, Oregon.

About Scott Kelley, Winemaker
Scott Kelley began his career in winemaking at Edgewood Estate in the Napa Valley after graduating from University of California, Davis. In 1999, he joined the Robert Mondavi Family of Wines as Assistant Winemaker at La Famiglia di Robert Mondavi before being promoted to Director of Winemaking in 2001. In 2003 his winemaking role expanded to include representing Robert Mondavi’s interests in Italy, working with the wines of Luce, Lucente and Ornellaia as well as in Australia on a joint venture with Rosemount Estates. Since then, he served as GM/Director of Winemaking for Estancia Estates in Monterey County, California before making the jump to Oregon to fulfill his dream of starting his own winery. The Umpqua Valley has a special place in Scott’s heart as he grew up fly fishing the North Umpqua River with his father. He knew that someday he would move to the area to make wine and raise a family.”

Oregon Territory Pinot Gris, 2023
Oregon Territory was created out of the desire to share the pioneering spirit of Oregon. Pinot Gris was first planted in Oregon in 1965 and has flourished ever since. A variety suited for cool growing regions like Oregon, our Pinot Gris is sourced from dry farmed sites in the Willamette Valley to ensure long hang time to develop generous flavors and balanced acidity. Fermented slow and cold to develop complexity and preserve the concentrated fruit. Flavors of white peach, Meyer lemon and ripe pear make this wine a perfect pairing with grilled salmon or oysters on the half shell.

Oregon Territory Pinot Noir, 2022
This Pinot Noir is sourced from dry farmed vineyards in the Umpqua Valley and Willamette Valley. 100% Open top fermented with 25% whole cluster this wine bursts out of the glass with raspberry and cherry fruits, toast and spice with a hint of black cherry. The mouthfeel is silky and elegant, fine tannins with mouthwatering acidity.

Paul O'Brien Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, 2021
“As you take your first sip you will enjoy the rich silky texture and creamy finish. Wild blackberry on the nose brings forth mouthwatering acidity with earthy and floral elements. This wine builds over time to great structure and more balanced acidity.”

“Well-knit and persistent, with slightly brooding raspberry and pomegranate flavors laced with dusky spice and rose petal tones, which build tension toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2030. 1,131 cases made.” – Wine Spectator

Paul O’Brien Pinot Noir Umpqua Valley, 2021
The 2021 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is sourced 100% from the Chehalem Mountains. Fermented with 25% whole cluster to improve structure and lift, this wine exhibits the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. There’s a dustiness to the dark purple tones of this effort as the aromatics feature Marionberry and blueberry, a whiff of saddle leather and some toast and allspice from the 10-month program with 25% new French oak. Inside, it’s quite delicious with those fruit, picking up a bite of elderberry. This wine builds over time to great structure and more balanced acidity.

Paul O’Brien Pinot Noir Mandrona Hill, 2021
The 2021 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is sourced 100% from the Chehalem Mountains. Fermented with 25% whole cluster to improve structure and lift, this wine exhibits the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Aromas of cherry, forest floor, raspberry, and allspice. Blackberry, earthy, and floral elements on the palate. Silky-smooth mouthfeel and creamy finish.

Oregon Territory Tempranillo, 2022
Sourced from dry farmed vineyards in the Umpqua Valley, hand-harvested and fermented in French oak foudres. This is a rich, complex Tempranillo reminiscent of the roble’ style of Ribera del Duero. The 2022 vintage was awarded Gold from the San Diego International Wine Competition.