2022 The Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate

A pure, elegant, complex and savory red that shows all the diverse flavors of the grape variety, from red cherries to black tea to savory herbs. A medium body and moderate tannins support fresh red fruit, cloves and minerals. Tangy and well balanced. From organically grown grapes. Drink now or hold.

The 2022 Pinot Noir The Eyrie comes from vines planted between 1966 and 1974 at 260 to 410 feet in elevation. Matured in used oak, it has intense aromas of wild cherry, red plum, rooibos tea, pipe tobacco, mossy bark and bitters. The medium-bodied palate is concentrated and pure with layers of fruit, earth and spice. It’s framed by soft, dusty tannins and fireworks of fresh acidity and has a long, complex finish. 293 cases were made.

From 57-year-old vines, the 2022 Pinot Noir The Eyrie is a transparent ruby color and reveals more cherry-noted fruit, with crushed flowers, crushed pine needles, dark minerals, and fresh spice. Medium-bodied, it has broader shoulders and a chiseled structure, with a long, long finish. It has really depth and intensity, with a lightly savory, gamey feel, ripe tannins, and clean lift on the finish. Drink 2024-2040.