The Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Gris 2021

The Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Gris is a dry, lees-aged Pinot Gris from the Dundee Hills.

This address pioneered the variety in the Willamette Valley and arguably in the New World, and it still sets the mark. Plantings have grown with demand and now run across Roland Green, Sisters and Daphne as well as the original 1965 rows. Ageing is the difference: up to four times longer on lees than most commercial versions, with full malolactic allowed, giving supple texture against fresh acid and the ability to hold in bottle. The 2021 season was warm, with long dry stretches broken by short rain, brought back into balance by a cool September and October and chilly nights that protected acid. Hand-picked, destemmed, pressed, tank-fermented, 11 months on lees.

Pear, lemon rind and a little sweet spice over a supple, creamy palate with clean acid cutting through. Dry and savoury. Serve at 10 to 12 degrees. Match it with roast chicken, prawn linguine or a plate of prosciutto and melon.

*Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is accurate; however, variations can occur. If you are after a specific vintage, please contact us prior to ordering.