Eyrie Pinot Gris 2020

Mid-bloom rains had the consequence of hampering pollination in the vines, meaning each cluster had fewer berries. Our 2020 yields were a mere 39% of 2019. 2020 showed unusually cool average summer temperatures, which combined with a light crop, promised excellent quality. The density and concentration of this vintage are like nothing we've ever seen, putting even vintages like 1988 and 1998 to shame. Yet due to the cool summer, the natural acidity is as close to perfect as we could ever hope for, and alcohols are modest. Eyrie pioneered the variety in the New World and the New World's oldest vines contribute to this cuvée. We take a slow approach-our Pinot gris ages 3-4 times longer than most commercial versions, on its natural yeast lees and in the company of full malolactic. The result is textural suppleness to complement the acidity, and a surprising ability to age.