David LettThe Eyrie Vineyards
The Eyrie Vineyards is the oldest produced vinifera vineyard in the Willamette Valley. David and Diana Lett planted their pioneer site in 1966 in the Red Hills of Dundee, setting up a winery in an old turkey processing plant in McMinnville. Thus, David Lett has been producing Pinot Noir from a single vineyard longer than any winemaker in the United States. For more than 30 years, the wines have emphasized balance, harmony, and elegance. Lett's philosophy has always emphasized grape growing techniques that encourage the expression of true varietal flavors. Production is close to 10,000 cases, consisting mostly of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay, with some Pinot Meunier and Pinot Blanc.
