Erath
Erath 1998 Pinot Gris
- $13
Pronounced aromas of ripe white peaches and mandarin oranges lead to a fruity wine; clean and zesty. A little simple, with a dash of sweetness. Low oak. A friendly everyday cocktail-style wine.
— S.H.
(12/31/1999)
Erath 2003 Pinot Gris
- $13
Erath’s pinot gris is a tart, lemony wine, with a slightly waxy, muted flavor, and a hint of sweatiness to the nose. It takes a distant second to the winery’s excellent pinot blanc.
— P.G.
(2/1/2005)
Erath 2008 Pinot Gris
- $15
This is Erath’s big production white wine. It’s well-balanced, with moderately ripe apple and pear flavors, some noticeable tannins, and firm acids. A solid, middle-of-the-road effort.
— P.G.
(4/1/2010)
Erath 2009 Pinot Gris
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- $14
Sharp-toned aromas push the volatility a bit too far for anyone sensitive to nail polish scents. Consequently, the light, stainless steel fermented fruit flavors turn thin and slightly bitter.
— P.G.
(3/1/2012)
Erath 2011 Dion Vineyard Rosé Pinot Gris (Chehalem Mountains)
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- $14
It’s difficult to understand what this is trying to be. Pinot Gris can show some light blush color, but this wine is almost pink. The result is tannic and tart, with a rhubarb-like flavor.
— P.G.
(3/1/2013)
Erath 2004 Fuqua Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills)
- $40
Pronounced FOO-kway, this is the highest in alcohol but the lowest in flavor of the Erath line up. The first bottle tasted flat, leafy and dull, but a second bottle was significantly improved. Nonetheless it appears to be aging quickly, with an astringent, tannic finish.
— P.G.
(11/15/2007)
Erath 2010 Dion Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)
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- $50
The Dion is a new entry in the long list of Erath single-vineyard wines. It doesn’t show much in this difficult vintage. Short and intensely herbal, it has strong scents and flavors of tomato leaf, which override any hint of ripe fruit flavor.
— P.G.
(3/1/2013)
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