Acclaim

Erath prides itself on taking great care in the winery to create the very best wines possible. Creativity, passion, knowledge and perseverance have occupied the cellar since the winery's inception. From the vineyard to the winery, the people who make Erath wines are dedicated to keeping the tradition and pioneering spirit alive.

This passion for making quality wine has garnered Erath a long heritage of praise and acclaim. Erath wines continue to receive top accolades for its wines. Below are some of our current acclaim highlights.

• 2007 Pinot Gris: Featured as a "Perfect wine for Thanksgiving" on the Today Show - (view video online)
  
  
• 2007 Oregon Pinot Noir: Recommended in USA Today — "Over the past 10 months I have sampled hundreds of wines from around the world, popular and obscure alike, during wine competitions, in restaurants and at home, and Pinot Noir consistently has held my interest and stirred my soul. This is no small thing - I'm a fickle wine drinker who falls in and out of love quickly. But Pinot Noir, no matter where it's grown or in what style it's made, has won my heart and wallet." ~Jerry Shriver
  
  
• 2006 Pinot Blanc, "88 points" Wine Spectator
  "Lean and lively, a mouthwatering wine with restrained lime and honeydew melon flavors, persisting on the well-formed finish."
  
  
• 2006 Prince Hill Pinot Noir, "91 points" Wine Spectator
  "Firm in texture, with cinnamon-accented blackberry and peppercorn flavors up front, turning toward mocha and cream as the finish lingers gently."
  
  
• 2006 Estate Selection Pinot Noir, "91 points" Wine Spectator
  "Polished, focused and expressive, with red berry, cherry and floral aromas and flavors that pick up hints of roasted beet and a meaty note as the finish persists against refined tannins. Beautifully made and distinctive."
  
  
• 2005 La Nuit Magique Pinot Noir, "93 points" Wine Spectator
  "Starts slow, with a lean texture and tightly wound raspberry and blackberry flavors, but builds on the finish as the fruit expands and layers of spice and savory wet earth notes mingle and add depth. Has finesse and power"
  
  
• 2006 Leland Pinot Noir, "90 points" Wine Advocate
  "The 2006 Pinot Noir Leland is sourced from a self-rooted vineyard planted in 1983, relatively old-vine by Oregon standards. Light to medium ruby in color, it has a very expressive bouquet and a tighter, racier style than its siblings. Silky-textured, the sweet fruit is surprisingly deep and concentrated. Although it may evolve for a year or two, its pleasures are all there for the taking right now."