Eden Rift

Under vine since 1849, Eden Rift is one of the oldest continually producing estate vineyards in California. In its pre 1940’s heyday, it was considered one of the five great American wine estates: restoring this unique part of American winemaking history to its halcyon days has been the endeavour of Christian Pillsbury since he took ownership in 2016. Christian is as delighted as we are with these latest 2019 releases, telling us:  “We are always in search of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay’s elusive qualities, and so are thrilled and humbled to release our 2019 Estates wines in the UK. We believe they are the finest wines we’ve released there to date, reflecting the Estate’s incredible terroir and upholding its primary voice. They have a distinctive elegance, tension and grace, achieving the length, texture and balance for which we strive”. 

2019 Eden Rift Estate Pinot Noir Cienega Valley - 6x75cl

  • Red
  • 2023 - 2029
  • Eden Rift Vineyards
  • 6x75cl
  • California, North America
  • Available Now
Pricing
£204.94 In Bond £262.00 Duty Paid inc VAT

  • Goedhuis, February 2023

    The Pinot Noirs from California’s Cienega Valley often carry beautiful rose petal and bergamot aromas, explains owner Christian Pillsbury. This is absolutely the case in Eden Rift’s exquisite 2019 Estate Pinot where these distinct flavours infuse the soft, sensual and wonderfully high-toned fruit of red cherry, cranberry, raspberry and blackberry. A third whole cluster vinification and 10 months ageing in 30% new French oak confers sumptuous spice and a supple texture to the mouth-watering juiciness. The fresh forest fruit finish is long, earthy, and mineral with delicate floral inflections. Perfectly pure, terroir-focused Pinot from one of California’s most exciting cool-climate regions. Drink 2023-2029.

  • Wine Enthusiast, May 2023, Score: 96

    Winemaker Cory Waller is in epic stride at this property right now, and this bottling is solid case in point. It's light in the glass, with aromas of fresh and dried cherry, mild game and dusty chaparral on the elegant nose. The palate perfectly captures ripe fruit yet retains lovely and rustic layers of tar and baking spice. The compelling texture pushes it into the next league.

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Pricing

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  • IB: In Bond. These wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. Wines can be purchased In Bond for storage in Private Reserves or another bonded warehouse, or for export to non-EU countries.

  • DP: Duty Paid. Wines for immediate UK delivery must be purchased Duty Paid. VAT is payable on Duty Paid wines. Wines which have been removed from Bond cannot subsequently be returned to Bond. They must remain Duty Paid but can be purchased as such for storage subject to VAT.

  • EP: En Primeur. These wines are lying in the Domaines’ cellars until shipping. They can only be purchased In Bond. On arrival in the UK these wines can either be stored In Bond in Private Reserves or another bonded warehouse or delivered directly to you. When you decide to take delivery, Duty and VAT at the prevailing rate become payable.