Erath

Mar .18 2010 - Dundee, Ore.

In 2006, Erath winery crafted 10 single vineyard Pinot Noirs, all of which have received ratings of 90 points or higher from the wine industry’s top publications including the Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast.

Each vintage, winemaker Gary Horner only crafts single vineyard Pinot Noirs from fruit that meets his discerning criteria. The single-vineyard Pinot Noirs highlight the distinctive characteristics of their respective growing sites. The 2006 vintage started with a favorable, mild and dry spring resulted in an exceptional fruit set, and weather conditions remained advantageous through the summer and fall into harvest. Horner believed the vintage provided fruit that would allow him to highlight the distinctive characteristics of 10 vineyards in six AVAs throughout Oregon.

These accolades validate that winemaking at Erath remains focused on bringing out the best characteristics of the vineyard and Oregon Pinot Noir. Horner’s philosophy is to craft high quality wines that are fruit forward in style and reflect the Oregon vintage, soil and grapes.

"I am thrilled with the scores our single vineyard wines have received," said winemaker Gary Horner. "Sourcing from a diverse range of vineyard sites allows me to craft wines of distinction. I am committed to making the best Pinot Noir this region has to offer – it’s time-honored, authentic and uniquely Oregon."

Noteworthy acclaim includes:

2006 Battle Creek Pinot Noir
    – 90 points,& Editor's Choice Wine Enthusiast
    – 91 points, Wine Spectator

2006 Bishop Creek Pinot Noir
    – 92 points & #98 on Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2009, Wine Enthusiast
    – 91 points, Wine Spectator

2006 Fuqua Pinot Noir
    – 90 points, Wine Spectator

2006 Hyland Pinot Noir
    – 92 points, Wine Spectator

2006 Juliard Pinot Noir
    – 90 points, International Wine Cellar

2006 Leland Pinot Noir
    – 90 points, Wine Spectator
    – 90 points, Wine Advocate

2006 Prince Hill Pinot Noir
    – 93 points & Year’s Best Pinot, Wine & Spirits
    – 90 points, Wine Enthusiast
    – 91 points, Wine Spectator

2006 Niederberger Pinot Noir
    – 91 points, Wine Spectator

2006 Rocky Hill Pinot Noir
    – 91 points, Wine Advocate

2006 Tuenge Pinot Noir
    – 92 points, Wine Spectator

    – 90 points, Wine Enthusiast

In addition to the 10 single vineyard Pinots, the 2006 Estate Selection Pinot Noir, which is a blend of five vineyard sites in the Dundee Hills, was rated 91 points by Wine Spectator and the Pinot Report.

One of the benefits of the Erath Cellar Society wine club is the opportunity to receive these limited-edition, highly acclaimed wines. For more information on how to join the wine club, please visit our Cellar Society page.