The Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Noir Daphne 2021
A poised expression of Oregon’s storied terroir this Daphne Vineyard Pinot Noir is vibrant and crystalline in structure it features a vivid core of wild strawberry and cranberry intricately laced with herbal underbrush and a hint of citrus zest offering both grace and strength.
Tasting
- Aroma
- wild strawberries, cranberry, dried flowers
- Palate
- focused herbal fruit with saline minerality
- Finish
- long mouthwatering tension
Pairs with
- roasted duck breast
- mushroom tart
- herb‑crusted pork loin
From the Archive
The Pinot Noir Daphne Reserve comes from 1.5 acres of vine planted between 1974 and 1984, some of the highest in the Willamette Valley. It has a lucid color, the deepest of Eyrie's Single Vineyard Collection, with a fragrant, floral bouquet with red cherries, fresh strawberry and subtle mineral notes that seem to gain vigor in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine delineation, certainly supple in the mouth with lithe, crushed strawberry and Morello cherry notes; it gains depth towards the finish that gently fans out and caresses the mouth, while maintaining ample freshness and tension. One of Jason Lett's best wines in 2013.