COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Trousseau, Pinot Meunier
PRODUCER
Eyrie Vineyards
REGION
Oregon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The 2020 Trifolium from The Eyrie Vineyards is a red wine from the Willamette Valley, Oregon, composed of Pinot Noir, Trousseau, and Pinot Meunier. The Eyrie Vineyards, established in 1965, was the first to cultivate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the region. The winery is situated in the Dundee Hills, an area recognized for its suitability for Burgundian grape varietals. The Trifolium name reflects the blend of three grape varieties. The 2020 vintage was characterized by reduced yields due to weather conditions, which contributed to fruit concentration.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Trifolium means 'three-leaf clover,' symbolizing the three grape varieties in the blend.
Fact 02
Eyrie Vineyards was the first to plant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in Oregon.
Fact 03
The wine is made using grapes from Eyrie's five certified-organic estate vineyards.
Fact 04
The 2020 vintage experienced a cool summer and a light crop, leading to concentrated fruit.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2020 Trifolium undergoes native yeast fermentation in open-top fermenters with hand punchdowns. Malolactic fermentation also occurs naturally. The wine is subsequently aged for 28 months in French oak, with 17% of the barrels being new. The grapes are sourced from Eyrie's five certified-organic estate vineyards, which utilize regenerative no-till farming. The wine is bottled unfiltered, having been racked once. The production volume for this vintage was 2,619 cases.
