I have a sense that this wine is just getting interesting. Slight funk on the nose, very clean bright green fruit on the palate, long and tactile finish. There’s a slight nuttiness that reflects the bottle age. Loads of acidity that’s better integrated on day 2. While not spectacular, there’s a lot to love here and it’s a very unique wine coming into maturity.
Not sure why I popped this; as I suspected, this should be a “hold” for now IMO. Having had Eyrie’s older whites before, even entry-level wines, I think this will only get better with time.
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Willamette Valley late June tastings: Aromas of honey flower, spice, lemon and salinity that carry through to the palate. Drinks with a racy and mineral-driven profile.
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4/26/2020 - OregonLoafer Likes this wine:
I have a sense that this wine is just getting interesting. Slight funk on the nose, very clean bright green fruit on the palate, long and tactile finish. There’s a slight nuttiness that reflects the bottle age. Loads of acidity that’s better integrated on day 2. While not spectacular, there’s a lot to love here and it’s a very unique wine coming into maturity.
Not sure why I popped this; as I suspected, this should be a “hold” for now IMO. Having had Eyrie’s older whites before, even entry-level wines, I think this will only get better with time.
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12/4/2018 - aChave Likes this wine: 90 Points
Bright with significant acidity. Lovely fine oak. A lot going on... nice light weight orchard fruit. Refreshing, well made wine.
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1/8/2018 - EMichels wrote: 83 Points
(Old note - tasting date not accurate) Slight funk on nose and palate; Green and moderately stemmy
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11/29/2016 - aChave wrote: 89 Points
Bright with smooth oak and orchard fruit. Middle palate is light-weight, but finishing acidity. Nice wine.
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6/29/2015 - MattMauldin wrote:
Willamette Valley late June tastings: Aromas of honey flower, spice, lemon and salinity that carry through to the palate. Drinks with a racy and mineral-driven profile.
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