2022 Eyrie Vineyards Roland Green Pinot Noir
$70.00
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2022 Eyrie Vineyards Roland Green Pinot Noir
$70.00
One of five cuvées that are produced identically, with the same fermentation regimes of
wild yeast and small fermentation vessels, followed by aging in blends of cooperage with
12% new oak in each. The result is a fascinating journey up the Dundee Hills, from our
wild yeast and small fermentation vessels, followed by aging in blends of cooperage with
12% new oak in each. The result is a fascinating journey up the Dundee Hills, from our
lowest elevation Sisters vineyard at 220’ up to our highest elevation Daphne vineyard at 860’. Each wine reflects facets of soil, site, exposure, and vine age that together capture a precise portrait of how variations in place can influence Pinot noir.
Elevation: 540’–720’ Planted: 1988–present Acres: 5.1
Named for David Lett’s father Roland Green Lett, the 5 acres of Pinot here were planted in 1988 to Pommard and Wadenswil clones. This direct south-facing vineyard provides wines of great texture, depth and finesse from a nearly perfect site.
Named for David Lett’s father Roland Green Lett, the 5 acres of Pinot here were planted in 1988 to Pommard and Wadenswil clones. This direct south-facing vineyard provides wines of great texture, depth and finesse from a nearly perfect site.
Winemaker Notes
Fermentation: Neutral oak
Production in cases: 242
Bottling date: March 2024
Appellation: Dundee Hills
Alcohol % by volume: 13.5
Production in cases: 242
Bottling date: March 2024
Appellation: Dundee Hills
Alcohol % by volume: 13.5
Reviews
Decanter 96
The Roland Green Pinot Noir really shows off its elegance and balance. With inviting aromas of rich red fruit, wet soil, and fresh mint leaves, it leads into a palate filled with complex savoury notes. The tannins are impressively smooth, making it a real pleasure to drink, especially for such a young wine. A bright pop of acidity keeps it fresh and lively, tying everything together beautifully. Drinking Window: 2024 - 2040
Jeb Dunnuck 96
More muscular, the 2022 Pinot Noir Roland Green has more depth to its ruby red color, but it’s still transparent. The nose benefits from a little air on opening, revealing pure black raspberries, cherry blossoms, dark earth, mossy forest floor, and sweet herbs. It has broader shoulders and a heartier, more muscular feel on the palate, with an expansive structure, so it can stand up to a lot. Built for the long haul, it’s going to hold on for decades. Drink 2025-2040.
James Suckling 94
Scented and refined nose with delicate notes of rose petals, wild strawberries and some cold ashes. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Ethereal and silky, with so much poise and elegance on the palate. Flavorful and focused finish with length. Drink or hold.
Vinous 94+
The 2022 Pinot Noir Roland Green is savory to the core, with a darkly floral bouquet that blends earth tones and exotic spices with hints of tomato leaf, lavender and blackberries. It opens with a gentle inner sweetness and silky textures as masses of ripe red and blue fruits slowly saturate, developing a mineral tinge toward the close. The 2022 leaves the palate stained in primary concentration as a lick of sour citrus adds contrast and fine-grained tannins coat the senses. Deep and complex, with immaculate balance, the Roland Green is the total package. – Eric Guido