The Eyrie Vineyards
"David Lett planted Oregon's first Pinot Noir here in 1966, proving that Willamette Valley could rival Burgundy—their 1975 Reserve nearly beat a 1959 Burgundy at blind tasting in 1979."
Pinot Noir
Crafting wine since 1966
The Eyrie Vineyards is a winery in an undisclosed location, United States. Established in 1966. David Lett planted Oregon's first Pinot Noir here in 1966, proving that Willamette Valley could rival Burgundy—their 1975 Reserve nearly beat a 1959 Burgundy at blind tasting in 1979.
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The Eyrie Vineyards
The birthplace of Oregon Pinot Noir - David Lett pioneered both Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris here in 1965.
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Eyrie Vineyards: Papa Pinot's Rebellion
In 1965, David Lett loaded a U-Haul with vine cuttings and drove from California to Oregon's Willamette Valley. UC Davis professors told him he was insane - Oregon was 'too cold, too wet.' He planted anyway. In 1979, his 1975 Pinot Noir finished second (by 0.2 points) against France's best. When Drouhin organized a rematch, Eyrie finished second again. Drouhin bought land in Oregon.
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