Professional reviews
Robert Parker (95)
Matured in around 35% new oak, plus an additional six months in stainless steel, the 2023 Chardonnay Eyrie Vineyard from Tan Fruit is a beautiful rendition from old vines at Eyrie Vineyard in the Dundee Hills, offering seamlessly integrated flintiness and pure, precise flavors. It has dynamic aromas that segue from matchstick, honey and cereal to perfumed white peach and poached pear—with every return to the glass, it offers another facet of expression. The light-bodied palate offers powerful, savory flavors driven by a vibrant spine of acidity that gives it a shimmery feel. It has a soft, mouth-coating texture and a very long, elegant finish. It evolves dynamically over several days and should be long lived in the cellar.
James Suckling (98)
Tight and reserved, showcasing the depth of 55-year-old chardonnay vines from Eyrie Vineyard, one of the oldest existing plantings in Willamette, dating back to 1968. A mineral-driven, umami-rich profile with wet leaves, subtle quince, sesame seeds and hints of tangerines. Structured and compact, with a phenolic tension and a savory, earthy, clay-like character. There’s a lot going on in this wine. It is pure, full and very long. Needs time to fully unfold. Whole-cluster pressed. Better from 2027.
Vinous (95)
wildflowers mingle with chamomile, mint, nuances of candied lemon peel and stone dust as the 2023 Chardonnay Eyrie Vineyard blossoms in the glass. Pure class, this wine is soothingly round, with steely mineral tones up front playing host to white orchard fruits as a distinct saltiness saturates toward the close. Tension reverberates throughout the long, teeth-chattering finale, as a hint of sour lime and a gentle tinge of ginger pinch at the cheeks. Jim Maresh’s take on Eyrie fruit is something to behold.
