10 Out of 10 Erath Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs Garner 90+ Ratings
Dundee, Ore.
In 2006, Erath winery crafted 10 single vineyard Pinot Noirs, all of which have received ratings of 90 points or higher from the wine industry’s top publications including the Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast.
Each vintage, winemaker Gary Horner only crafts single vineyard Pinot Noirs from fruit that meets his discerning criteria. The single-vineyard Pinot Noirs highlight the distinctive characteristics of their respective growing sites. The 2006 vintage started with a favorable, mild and dry spring resulted in an exceptional fruit set, and weather conditions remained advantageous through the summer and fall into harvest. Horner believed the vintage provided fruit that would allow him to highlight the distinctive characteristics of 10 vineyards in six AVAs throughout Oregon.
These accolades validate that winemaking at Erath remains focused on bringing out the best characteristics of the vineyard and Oregon Pinot Noir. Horner’s philosophy is to craft high quality wines that are fruit forward in style and reflect the Oregon vintage, soil and grapes.
"I am thrilled with the scores our single vineyard wines have received," said Horner. "Sourcing from a diverse range of vineyard sites in Oregon allows me to craft wines of distinction. I am committed to making the best Pinot Noir this region has to offer – it’s time-honored, authentic and uniquely Oregon."
2006 Battle Creek Pinot Noir
– 90 points & Editor's Choice Wine Enthusiast
– 91 points, Wine Spectator
2006 Bishop Creek Pinot Noir
– 92 points & #98 on Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2009, Wine Enthusiast
– 91 points, Wine Spectator
2006 Fuqua Pinot Noir
– 90 points, Wine Spectator
2006 Hyland Pinot Noir
– 92 points, Wine Spectator
2006 Juliard Pinot Noir
– 90 points, International Wine Cellar
2006 Leland Pinot Noir
– 90 points, Wine Spectator
– 90 points, Wine Advocate
2006 Prince Hill Pinot Noir
– 93 points & Year’s Best Pinot, Wine & Spirits
– 90 points, Wine Enthusiast
– 91 points, Wine Spectator
2006 Niederberger Pinot Noir
– 91 points, Wine Spectator
2006 Rocky Hill Pinot Noir
– 91 points, Wine Advocate
2006 Tuenge Pinot Noir
– 92 points, Wine Spectator
– 90 points, Wine Enthusiast
In addition to the 10 single vineyard Pinots, the 2006 Estate Selection Pinot Noir, which is a blend of five vineyard sites in the Dundee Hills, was rated 91 points by Wine Spectator and the Pinot Report.
Erath, the original winery of the Dundee Hills, has played a major role in creating Oregon’s wine industry and solidifying its reputation as a world class wine region. As the winery enters its fourth decade of winemaking, Erath remains committed to crafting exceptional wines that reflect the rich history of the brand and the prestige of the region. The winery produces premium selections from the Pinot family – Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc, and is ranked one of the region’s premiere wine producers.
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For further information:
Erin Shane
425.415.3969
erin.shane@smwe.com
