Erath Pinot Noir
Erath Pinot Noir is the cornerstone bottle of Oregon's pioneering pinot noir house — Dick Erath planted some of the state's earliest Pinot Noir vines in the Dundee Hills back in the late 1960s — and it lands at 13.0% ABV in a 750mL bottle. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in French oak and neutral barrels with micro-oxygenation, it's a fruit-forward, ready-to-drink red built on red cherry, currant, and pomegranate. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 13.0% (per official Erath vintage factsheets)
- Size: 750mL
- Appellation: Oregon — from the winery's Dundee Hills terroir (red, iron-rich Jory soils, marine climate)
- Winemaking: stainless-steel fermentation; French oak + neutral barrel aging with micro-oxygenation
- Heritage: founded by Oregon wine pioneer Dick Erath — among the first Pinot Noir vines planted in the Dundee Hills, late 1960s
- Style: fruit-forward and ready to drink — official notes: red cherry, currant, red plum, rose petal; pomegranate, cranberry, pie cherry
The Wine That Put Oregon Pinot on the Map
Dick Erath saw what nobody else in America saw: that Oregon's cool marine climate and volcanic Jory soils could make Pinot Noir on par with Burgundy. He planted his first vines in the Dundee Hills in the late 1960s, and this wine — the winery's cornerstone red — is the direct descendant of that bet. Erath ages the wine with minimal new wood, letting the red fruit speak: the official factsheet notes aromas of red cherry, currant, red plum, rose petal and lavender with flavors of pomegranate, cranberry and pie cherry. Browse more wine and red wine, or shop the Erath Winery collection at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per the official Erath factsheets: aromas of red cherry, currant, red plum, rose petal, lavender and anise; flavors of pomegranate, cranberry and pie cherry with balanced acidity — a fruit-forward, food-friendly profile built for the dinner table rather than the cellar.
How to Enjoy
Slightly below room temperature (55–60°F) in a Burgundy glass. The brand's pairings: grilled salmon, ahi tuna, roast poultry, pork, or red meats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Erath Pinot Noir from?
The label appellation is Oregon, made from the winery's Dundee Hills terroir — red, iron-rich Jory volcanic soils in a marine climate.
What is the alcohol content of Erath Pinot Noir?
13.0% ABV per Erath's official vintage factsheets.
Who founded Erath Winery?
Dick Erath, one of Oregon's wine pioneers, who planted some of the state's first Pinot Noir vines in the Dundee Hills in the late 1960s.
Is Erath Pinot Noir dry or sweet?
Dry — a fruit-forward, ready-to-drink red (official notes lean red cherry, pomegranate, pie cherry) with balanced acidity.
Oregon's original pinot pioneer, ready for your table — order Erath Pinot Noir online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.