A Taste of Eila Wines

Tasted Monday, October 2, 2023 by Martin Redmond with 58 views

Flight 1 (1 Note)

  • 2021 Eila Wines Chardonnay 91 Points

    USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills

    Fruit sourced from Von Oehsen Vineyard in the Eola-Amity AVA (400-500’ elevation), from a section planted with CH95 clone. Harvested 6 September 2021. Crushed then pressed, fermented in 228l and 500l barrels. Stored on lees with minimal battonage. 42% new oak from a Damy puncheon

    Brilliant lemon yellow color with subtle lemon pith, lemon, almond pastry,flint and a hint of white blossom aromas. On the palate, it's elegant and approaches medium-bodied with mouth-watering zesty acidity, and lemon zest, yellow apple, quince and subtle Asian pear flavors. Long finish. 12.5% abv.|SRP - $65

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Flight 2 (1 Note)

  • 2021 Eila Wines Pinot Noir Indigo 91 Points

    USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills

    Sourced from Witness Tree Vineyard in the Eola-Amity AVA (from a Pommard clone block at 500’ elevation).Fermented using 38% whole cluster. Aged in 40% new oak oak (Quintessence and Taransaud barrels).

    Medium-ruby color with enticing blueberry, red plum damp earth, black tea, dried herb and baking spice aromas. On the palate, it's medium bodied with lively acidity and silky tannins, with blueberry, boysenberry, red plum, pomegranate, and nuanced spice and dried herb flavors that add to its complexity and give it a very appealing savory character. Long finish. 13% abv| SRP - $65

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  • 2021 Eila Wines Pinot Noir Violet 90 Points

    USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Chehalem Mountains

    Sourced from Le Cadeau vineyard (600-700’ elevation) in the Chehalem Mountains AVA from blocks planted with 777, 667, Pommard, 115 and Mariafeld clones.Fermented using 27% whole cluster. Aged with 25% new oak (Taransaud and Francois Freres barrels)

    Barely translucent ruby color with cherry, strawberry, rosehips, subtle clove aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with lively, tart acidity and supple tannins with red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, and baking spice flavors accented with a kiss of dried herb savoriness. Medium-long finish

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  • 2021 Eila Wines Pinot Noir Scarlet 91 Points

    USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills

    Sourced from Prophet Vineyard in Eola-Amity AVA (440-600’ elevation). Harvested 22 September 2021 from sections planted with Pommard and Coury clones. Fermented using 25% whole cluster. Aged with 20% new oak (Mercurey barrel).

    Barely translucent ruby with black cherry, red cherry, blackberry, Chinese five spice, vanilla,cacao and sandalwood aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied and fresh with silky tannins and black cherry, blackberry, red cherry, Five spice and a hint of mulberry flavors. Long finish.

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