Wine is more than childs
play at Tendril Wine Cellars
by Karla Erovick
There are many ways to taste wine. At Tendril Wine
Cellars they offer a seated tasting with the winemaker to
better experience their wines. During their five-course Pinot
Noir tasting guests are encouraged to savor and appreci-
ate the differences between the courses of Pinot Noir.
During this leisurely tasting, guests are guided through the
line-up equivalent of a five-course meal of Pinot Noir
which typically lasts for an hour to 90 minutes. It’s an
intriguing concept and one I was eager to experience. In
the Willamette Valley, Pinot Noir can taste vastly different
based on soil, elevation, and sun exposure even from
neighboring vineyards.
The winery is owned by Tony Rynders, who brings an
enviable wine resume, having worked for the highly
acclaimed Domaine Serene for ten years. During that time
the winery grew in world renown and claimed high
ratings for their wine during his tenure.
Creating wine is an artistic endeavor, combining grapes
from dozens of vineyards to create e