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Eyrie Pinot Gris 2007
Pinot Gris/Grigio from Willamette Valley, Oregon
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
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- Light & Crisp: Light to medium bodied wines that are high in acid and light to medium fruit. Typically no oak.
- Fruity & Smooth: Light to medium bodied wines with lots of juicy fruit, typically medium acid and medium oak.
- Rich & Creamy: Full bodied wines that have typically undergone malo-lactic fermentation and/or spent time in oak.
winemaker's notes:
In 1970, David Lett produced five cases of the first Pinot gris in the New World. Aware of its potential, Lett expanded his acreage of Pinot gris until it made up half of Eyrie's production. Today, it is the most widely planted white variety in Oregon and the 2nd most popular white wine in the States. The Eyrie Vineyards' Pinot gris most closely resembles Alsatian versions. Fermented and aged in stainless steel sur lees for up to one year, Eyrie Pinot gris goes through 100% natural malo-lactic fermentation. Bone dry and medium-bodied with a nicely balanced acidity, Eyrie’s 2007 Pinot gris shows complex varietal aromas and flavors, with a smooth yet crisp and refreshing finish.
critical acclaim:
"Leesy pear, baked apple and Meyer lemon aromas are
brightened by dusty minerals. Fleshy, deeply concentrated peach, orchard fruit and melon flavors are round and supple,
with gentle spiciness adding nerve. Sweet honeydew and peach nectar flavors dominate the long, juicy finish. Reminds me a lot of a dry vendange tardive wine from Alsace; I'd serve this with washed-rind or blue cheeses. Pretty cool stuff."
90 Points
International Wine Cellar
"A bit darker and denser than most, this is aromatic with spicy pear notes, hinting at tobacco and cardamom as the pear and melon flavors linger. Drink now."
90 Points
Wine Spectator
user reviews & lists:
1 out of 2 people would buy this wine again.
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user reviews:
- 10/13/2009
I would buy this wine again
The top 40 Vinters, Vineyards & Vintages. Eyrie Pinot gris, bright and bracing, is marked by a mineral-tinged complexity rarely found in dry wines made from this variety. The first successful American version!
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