{"product_id":"eyrie-vineyards-pinot-noir-daphne-vyd-dundee-hills-2023-pre-sale-introductory-offer","title":"Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Noir Daphne Vyd Dundee Hills 2023 (Pre-Sale - Introductory Offer)","description":"\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 Daphne Vineyard Pinot Noir is one of The Eyrie Vineyards’ rarest and most distinctive single-vineyard wines. Sourced from the estate’s highest-elevation Pinot Noir site in the Dundee Hills, it combines remarkable concentration with bright acidity, mineral complexity and the graceful restraint that has defined Eyrie for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed for a longtime friend of the winery, Daphne Vineyard contains just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 acres of Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, planted to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePommard clone beginning in 1974\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The Pinot Noir vines sit approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e820 to 860 feet above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, near the top of this dramatically elevated site. The vineyard’s soils are exceptionally shallow—averaging less than ten inches over large underlying boulders—which contributes to the wine’s distinctive intensity, mineral character and naturally limited yields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaphne is the highest of Eyrie’s estate Pinot Noir sites. Its elevation and exposed position bring cooler conditions and help preserve acidity, while the mature vines produce very small clusters of intensely flavored fruit. Eyrie farms its vineyards organically and employs regenerative, no-till practices intended to protect soil biology and allow each vineyard to express its individual character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEyrie’s restrained winemaking philosophy places vineyard character ahead of cellar technique. Native fermentation, gentle handling, minimal racking and extended élevage are used to preserve freshness, aromatic complexity and transparency of site. The approach produces wines that can be compelling when young while also developing beautifully over extended bottle age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Daphne Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is especially concentrated and expressive. Layers of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraspberry, blueberry and marionberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are carried by lively acidity, while earthy and exotic savory notes bring additional complexity. Hints of mushroom, sassafras and sandalwood emerge as the wine opens, leading into a long, slowly unfolding finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpert Rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Points — Paul Gregutt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGregutt describes the 2023 Daphne as showing terrific concentration, with raspberry, blueberry and marionberry fruit supported by energetic acidity and nuances of powdered mushroom, sassafras and sandalwood. He also emphasizes its lingering finish. Only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e153 cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were produced, making this one of Eyrie’s most limited single-vineyard Pinot Noirs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerful without sacrificing elegance, the 2023 Daphne Vineyard is a compelling expression of old-vine Dundee Hills Pinot Noir. Its combination of concentrated fruit, vibrant acidity, mineral depth and savory complexity makes it particularly suited to further development in the cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Daphne Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pommard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot Noir Plantings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beginning in 1974\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot Noir Area:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1.5 Acres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 820–860 Feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFarming:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Certified Organic \/ Regenerative No-Till\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 153 Cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53958522765595,"sku":"210000061042","price":148.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/wt49ppdlgj9yvtgbbbxs.jpg?v=1789589281","url":"https:\/\/67wine.com\/products\/eyrie-vineyards-pinot-noir-daphne-vyd-dundee-hills-2023-pre-sale-introductory-offer","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}