The Eyrie Vineyards
The Eyrie Vineyards 2009 Reserve Chardonnay (Dundee Hills)
- Cellar Selection
- Online Exclusive
- $47
The label includes the words “Original Vines” written along the side, a nod to the history of this limited reserve, gleaned from vines planted by founder David Lett in 1965. It’s steely and sharp edged, with sculpted fruit and limited use of new oak. Cellarworthy and distinctive, this wine rewards your attention and patience with unexpected layers of detail.
— P.G.
(8/1/2011)
The Eyrie Vineyards 2007 Pinot Blanc (Dundee Hills)
- $18
Estate-grown and aged on the lees in stainless steel, this expressively spicy Pinot Blanc from Eyrie is the last vintage when founder David Lett was alive at crush. It’s a gem, with lively pear, apple and white peach, fresh acids and a lingering finish.
— P.G.
(12/15/2009)
The Eyrie Vineyards 2007 Chardonnay (Dundee Hills)
- $22
Full-bodied, ripened perfectly with fleshy apple, pear and guava flavors, this skirts the line between elegance and power, keeps clean and refreshing, and brings in just enough phenolic flavor to put a bit of tannic bite into the finish.
— P.G.
(12/15/2009)
The Eyrie Vineyards 2007 Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills)
- $29
Classic Eyrie, European styling, and perfectly suited to this rather lean vintage. Impeccable balance, with a subtle mix of fruits, herbs, spices, leaf and wood. The grip and authority of this wine are lovely.
— P.G.
(12/15/2009)
The Eyrie Vineyards 2009 Chardonnay (Dundee Hills)
- Online Exclusive
- $23
Though lightly ripened, with alcohol at 13.5% and flavors keeping to the yellow-green fruit spectrum, the use of oak barrels for both fermentation and aging adds pleasing layers of butter and caramel. It’s a French style, with a welcoming elegance.
— P.G.
(8/1/2011)
The Eyrie Vineyards 2009 Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills)
- $30
Blended from four estate vineyards, this new release actually trumps the much-lauded 2008. Aromatics are lovely, a beguiling mix of rose petals, raspberries, earth and herb. The wine has finesse, fine acidity, tension and length. Fine for drinking now, but cellarable for the next decade.
— P.G.
(8/1/2011)
The Eyrie Vineyards 2010 Estate Chardonnay (Dundee Hills)
- $27
Production of this Chardonnay was cut way back in 2010, but the quality is as good as ever. It’s an elegant wine, showcasing purity of fruit. Flavors of meyer lemon, citrus, orange peel and pretty apple abound. There is both balance and depth to the finish.
— P.G.
(8/1/2012)
The Eyrie Vineyards 2000 Estate Grown Pinot Noir
- $25
Eyrie’s Pinots can be quite deceptive when young. This is a sweetly perfumed with ripe fruit, tightly structured, and more Old World than New in its flavors. The emphasis is on high acids, subtle hints of mineral and a dash of herb.—P.G.
— P.G.
(4/1/2003)
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