At a glance

Producer

Eyrie Vineyards

Region

Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

Grape variety

Pinot Gris

Wine type

White

Body

Medium-bodied and Fruity

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$20-$30

Tasting profile

Honeyed orchard fruits, pear, hints of ginger and nutmeg, with a mature, slightly oxidative nuance

Evolution: From vibrant fresh fruit to more honeyed, nutty, and spicy tertiary aromas and flavors

At peak: At peak, melded fruit and complex spice layers balanced by brisk acidity and good weight

Structure

Acidity

Medium plus to high acidity, maintains freshness even after aging

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

13-13.5%

Aging potential

8-12 years from vintage; Eyrie Vineyards' Pinot Gris typically ages moderately well due to balanced acidity and structure

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2015 to 2023

Optimal window

2012 to 2022

Current status

Drinking well with some mature complexity

Current condition

The wine is likely at or just past peak drinking; some tertiary notes with fading freshness but still enjoyable if stored well.

Pinot Gris from Eyrie Vineyards in 2010 shows moderate aging potential due to its natural acidity and winemaking style that preserves freshness. While most Pinot Gris wines are consumed young, this bottling demonstrates capacity for moderate aging, consistent with medium-bodied whites from cool climates.

Food pairing

Pairs well with shellfish, roasted chicken, light cream sauces, mildly spiced Asian dishes, and aged cheeses.

Serving

Serving temperature

10-12°C / 50-54°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Eyrie Vineyards emphasizes minimal intervention in the vineyard and winery, uses cover crops, composting, limited irrigation, and natural pest control; utilizes recyclable packaging

Eyrie Vineyards operates with strong commitments to ecological vineyard management and sustainable winemaking. Although not officially biodynamic or organic certified for all vineyards, practices align closely with organic principles and sustainability goals, scoring high in this regard.