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The Eyrie Vineyards

Jason Lett of The Eyrie Vineyards produces some of the most classic, true-to-terroir Pinots and Chardonnays readers are likely to find in Oregon. He also oversees some of the oldest vines in the region, including plantings his father made in 1965. These vines still produce the fruit that form the Pinot Noir South Block, one of their top bottlings. Lett’s practices are genuinely traditional, as he approaches each vintage with an open mind and willingness to allow the season to speak through the finished wines. The Eyrie Vineyards holdings range from 200 to 900 feet of elevation, and as a result, many of the lower parcels in Dundee were affected by the spring frost. Chardonnay suffered the most. However, Lett explained that there is no winemaking wizardry to compensate for the damage or to make up for what Mother Nature provided. While he might change fermentation times or opt to use pumpovers versus punchdowns, in the end, it's about letting the vintage show through. The 2022s lean into the savory spectrum, especially compared to the fruit-forward 2021s. The 2022s are more lifted and soft-contoured, with aromatic profiles that will gain depth through cellaring.

From Oregon 2022: The Rollercoaster Vintage (Aug 2024) by Eric Guido

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2019 Melon de Bourgogne

Color: White

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