Best known for their elegant, racy expressions of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay, Oregon’s pioneering Eyrie Vineyards also fashions what is considered by many to be the state’s finest Pinot Blanc. Eyrie’s just released Pinot Blanc from the elegant, expressive 2019 vintage, casts a medium lemon-gold hue from the glass followed by aromas of pear skin, quince, preserved lemon, and smoky, mineral-rich soil. Zesty and vibrant on the palate, the wine’s crisp, cool acidity propels fresh expressions of yellow apples, linden blossoms, and chamomile. Taut, clean, and focused, Eyrie’s Pinot Blanc finishes with further sensations of crisp Pippin apples, yellow melon, fresh ginger, and lemon balm. This is world-class Pinot Blanc and a terrific choice to savor at your Thanksgiving table and over the coming five years with grilled sockeye salmon, halibut, pan-roasted black cod, light poultry dishes, and grilled zucchini and seasonal squashes.
Thanksgiving selection 2020
