The Wine

Erath’s 2020 Auction cuvée showcases our Willakia Estate Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills. The wine is assembled using portions of two small 20-year-old blocks located in the vineyard’s mid-slope—truly a one-of-a-kind “marvel.” Artfully blending the components worked magic, shaping a fleshy yet not overripe wine from one of our warmer and drier growing seasons. Dark fruits and charismatic acidity supported by broad shoulders deliver immediate reward to the less patient yet vastly greater return to the avid collector. Aged 15 months in 60% new French oak barrels.

The Winery

More than 45 years ago Dick Erath took “the leap” of planting grapes in the Willamette Valley. Over the years, Erath Winery has been instrumental in establishing Oregon as a world-class producer of Pinot noir, and is considered one of the pioneers of the industry. Today, Erath Winery remains committed to crafting exceptional wines that reflect the region’s rich history. Winemaker Gary Horner continues to lavish attention on every detail of the winemaking process. Gary’s goal is to craft wines with depth, complexity, and elegance—wines reflecting the bounty of Oregon.

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All wine is sold FOB the location of the winery that produced the lot purchased. WVWA is not responsible for shipping wine. Shipping or delivery arrangements, expenses and insurance are the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Any shipment of wines out-of-state is the responsibility of the purchaser, who is solely responsible for compliance with the laws and regulations of said state.

The producing winery currently has distribution in the below listed countries and states. A list of distributors is available upon request.

AE, AW, BB, BE, BM, BR, BS, CA: QC, CH, CN, CR, DE, DK, DO, EE, FI, FJ, GT, GU, HK, IE, IL, IN, IS, JM, JP, KR, LV, MX, PA, RU, SE, SK, TC, TW, UA, UK

USA: AL, AZ, CA, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC