Eyrie Vineyards

Eyrie Vineyards is a pioneering winery in Oregon's Willamette Valley, known for its artisanal approach to winemaking and grapegrowing. Founded by David Lett in 1965, the estate has become synonymous with Pinot noir and Pinot gris, two varietals that define Oregon wine today. The winery's philosophy is rooted in a commitment to individualistic and idiosyncratic winemaking practices, which have influenced the development of Oregon's wine industry as a whole. Under the guidance of second-generation winemaker Jason Lett, Eyrie Vineyards continues to innovate while maintaining its core values. The estate has expanded its vineyard holdings through new plantings and introduced new varieties, while also adopting wild yeast fermentations and a rigorous quality control process for library releases. Visitors can experience the winery's unique approach firsthand by exploring the cellar ecosystem, which prioritizes natural fermentation processes, extended lees contact, and minimal intervention techniques to promote complex expression of the estate's varieties. The tasting room is located in McMinnville, Oregon, within the Willamette Valley AVA, and offers a glimpse into the winery's rich history and commitment to artisanal winemaking practices.

Written by Ava from public sources. Not written or reviewed by the winery.