COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Syrah
PRODUCER
Erath Vineyards
REGION
Oregon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Erath Pinot Noir 2022 is a red wine from Oregon, USA, produced by Erath Vineyards, one of the state's earliest Pinot Noir producers. Founded by Dick Erath, the winery is situated in the Dundee Hills, an area recognized for its distinctive Jory soils and marine climate, which are conducive to growing Pinot Noir. The 2022 vintage was shaped by an extended growing season. The wine is primarily composed of Pinot Noir, with a small inclusion of Syrah noted in some sources. The winery's winemaking tradition is carried forward by current Head Winemaker Leah Adint.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Erath is one of Oregon's oldest Pinot Noir producers.
Fact 02
The winery is located in the Dundee Hills, known for its red, iron-rich soils.
Fact 03
The 2022 vintage benefited from a longer-than-usual growing season.
Fact 04
Up to 3% Syrah may be included in the blend.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Erath Pinot Noir 2022 is produced using grapes sourced from various vineyard sites in Oregon. Fermentation occurs in small, temperature-controlled steel tanks, with a technique of hand punching down the cap twice daily employed to manage extraction. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in French oak barrels, with a proportion of new French oak used in the maturation process. This approach aims to create a wine with a delicate and fruit-forward profile.
