2016 Eyrie Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
SKU #1449496
92 points
James Suckling
This has a beautifully detailed, sliced-strawberry and cherry-scented nose with a fluid, round and nicely structured palate that offers good length and depth. Impressive balance.
(5/2019)
92 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The pale to medium ruby-purple colored 2016 Pinot Noir has a nose of fresh cranberries, raspberries and warm red cherry jam with hints of smoked meat, peppercorn and warm earth. Light to medium-bodied and very vibrant in the mouth, it offers warm red fruit preserves and dried red flowers framed by very fine, grainy tannins and mouthwatering acidity, finishing long with savory nuances. (EB)
(8/2018)
91 points
Vinous
Limpid red. Fresh dark berries, cherry pit, pungent flowers and a hint of smoky minerals on the perfumed nose. Juicy and energetic on the palate, offering spice-tinged bitter cherry and black raspberry flavors supported by a spine of zesty acidity. Picks up licorice candy and savory herb notes with air and finishes long, smoky and smooth, silky tannins sneaking in late. This Pinot shows the richness of the vintage as well as the light touch that distinguishes Jason Lett's wines. (JR)
(6/2019)
91 points
Wine Enthusiast
This aromatic wine mixes hints of thimbleberries with a light whiff of compost. The flavors follow in line, with wild raspberry fruit and a bit of mocha. It's firmly anchored in svelte ripe tannins, and just a touch of chocolate. As with virtually all Eyrie Pinots, this should age nicely for a decade at least. *Cellar Selection* (PG)
(3/2019)