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Sourced entirely from the original Dundee Hills vines planted by David Lett in the 1960s, The Eyrie bottling captures everything that’s made this estate iconic: low-intervention winemaking, elegance over extraction, and a deep trust in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 vintage walks the line beautifully. It’s bright and airy up front—rose petal, red cherry, forest floor—then deepens with subtle spice, dusty tannins, and a core of quiet intensity. No flashy new oak, no overripe fruit—just purity, poise, and a long finish that unfolds slowly and deliberately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t Pinot that tries to impress in the first five minutes. It’s contemplative, cellar-worthy, and grounded in its origins. Perfect with roast duck, lentils, or an evening that doesn’t need noise. 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