A quietly distinctive bottling from one of the Willamette Valley’s most historically important estates. Eyrie farms these Dundee Hills parcels with the same gentle, ecological approach that defines all their work: no herbicides, careful hand‑tending, and a deep respect for the mixed volcanic and sedimentary soils that give their wines such understated clarity. The cooler, elevated sites suit Pinot Meunier, keeping the fruit bright and the aromatics lifted. Winemaking is deliberately restrained. The grapes are hand‑picked, fermented with native yeasts, and handled with minimal intervention. Oak is used sparingly, allowing the variety’s natural delicacy to stay front and centre. The wine is light, fragrant, and quietly expressive, showing red cherry, cranberry, and soft floral notes with a subtle earthy thread. The palate is fresh and finely textured, carried by gentle tannins and a clean, tapering finish. It’s a thoughtful, transparent expression of both grape and place, made with the calm precision that has defined Eyrie since the beginning.
