The Eyrie Vineyards Trousseau 2022
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$35.00
Eyrie Vineyards founder David Lett was convinced that the climate of the Willamette Valley was potentially perfect for growing Pinot noir. At the tender age of 24, with a degree in viticulture, another in philosophy, and eight months of intensive research in European wine regions behind him, David Lett headed for Oregon. He left California with little more than 3000 grape cuttings and a firm conviction that Oregon’s Willamette Valley would be the best home for Pinot noir and Chardonnay outside of Burgundy.
On February 22 1965, David established the modern era of winegrowing in the Willamette Valley when he planted his first vines. David was soon joined by his new wife Diana, and together they planted and expanded their estate on a former orchard in the Dundee Hills. Their plantings focused on the first Pinot noir and Chardonnay in the Willamette Valley, but also the first Pinot gris commercially planted outside of Europe, and other cool climate varieties.
"A pale transparent red hue, the 2022 Trousseau Estate is fresh with notes of cranberries and dewy fresh herbs. A beautiful vintage of this wine, the palate offers depth and intensity of flavors, with spices, a chalky texture, and a clean, stony finish. It has structure, as well as a long floating finish with notes of fresh flowers and savory earth. Drink it over the next 6-8 years." - 91 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
"Matured in used oak, the 2022 Trousseau has a very pale garnet color and understated aromas of sour cherry, cranberry, black tea, bitters and woodsmoke. The medium-bodied palate is bright and crunchy with layered, spicy flavors. It’s framed by soft, chalky tannins and has a long, earth-laced finish. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal added sulfur. 384 cases were made." - 92 Points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Producer: The Eyrie Vineyards
Country: USA
Region: Oregon
Varietal: Trousseau
Appellation: Willamette Valley
Vintage: 2022
Size: 750ml
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