Acclaim

Erath prides itself on taking great care in the winery to create the very best wines possible. Creativity, passion, knowledge and perseverance have occupied the cellar since the winery's inception. From the vineyard to the winery, the people who make Erath wines are dedicated to keeping the tradition and pioneering spirit alive.

This passion for making quality wine has garnered Erath a long heritage of praise and acclaim. Erath wines continue to receive top accolades for its wines. Below are some of our current acclaim highlights.

• "...we found few producers making Oregon pinot gris according to the Italian model, although one, the 2006 Erath, made our top 10 list. It was crisp with floral aromas, and very refreshing." — Eric Asimov, The New York Times
• 2006 Pinot Blanc, "88 points", Wine Spectator
  "Lean and lively, a mouthwatering wine with restrained lime and honeydew melon flavors, persisting on the well-formed finish."
• 2006 Prince Hill Pinot Noir, "91 points," Wine Spectator
  "Firm in texture, with cinnamon-accented blackberry and peppercorn flavors up front, turning toward mocha and cream as the finish lingers gently."
• 2006 Estate Selection Pinot Noir, "91" points, Wine Spectator
  "Polished, focused and expressive, with red berry, cherry and floral aromas and flavors that pick up hints of roasted beet and a meaty note as the finish persists against refined tannins. Beautifully made and distinctive."
• 2005 La Nuit Magique Pinot Noir, "93 points" Wine Spectator
  "Starts slow, with a lean texture and tightly wound raspberry and blackberry flavors, but builds on the finish as the fruit expands and layers of spice and savory wet earth notes mingle and add depth. Has finesse and power"
• 2005 Leland Pinot Noir, "91 points" Wine Enthusiast
  "This seductive single-vineyard offering from Erath strikes a perfect chord, with tangy, juicy raspberry underscored with gun metal and graphite. Sleek and polished, it is a sculpted, elegant wine that demonstrates that moderate alcohol (13%) does not necessarily mean wimpy flavor. Oh, and the color is a gorgeous, transparent ruby; the look and scent alone gets you salivating."