Eyrie Vineyards: Papa Pinot's Rebellion

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   Taste the Original Clone

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   David Lett planted Pommard and Wädenswil clones - taste wine from original vines.

   Book the Exploration Flight ($20, 7 wines). Ask specifically for wines from the original 1965-planted vines if available. The Original Vines Pinot Noir is made from Lett's original Pommard clone plantings. Tell them you're on the Pinot Noir Pilgrimage - they love it.

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   Find the 1979 Competition Story

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   The winery displays memorabilia from the legendary Paris and Beaune tastings.

   In the tasting room, look for the framed competition results and letters from Robert Drouhin. Ask staff about 'The Eyrie Tasting of 1979' - there's often a staff member who can recount the full story. The 0.2-point margin that changed wine history.

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   Meet Jason Lett

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   David Lett's son Jason now runs the winery - he sometimes works the tasting room.

   Ask if Jason Lett is in today. He's the winemaker and often engages with visitors. If he's not there, staff can share stories. Jason continues his father's light-handed winemaking style - discuss the philosophy of not following trends.

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   Taste the First US Pinot Gris

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   David Lett also planted America's first Pinot Gris - try both varieties.

   Request Eyrie Pinot Gris in your flight. Lett planted the first Pinot Gris in the US (1966). Comparing his Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris shows his philosophy - both are about elegance, not power.

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