WeatherEye Vineyards Estate Clairette
WHY WE LOVE IT
- WeatherEye Estate Clairette is a rare, highly acclaimed white wine from Washington’s Red Mountain, a high-elevation, windy, rocky site.
- Produced by winemaker Todd Alexander and vineyard manager Ryan Johnson, this 100% Clairette Blanche is aged in oak and known for its silky, complex, and vibrant profile.
- Very limited production.
Varietals: 100% Clairette
Elaboration: Refined 14 months in neutral oak.
Tasting Notes: Stunning notes of ripe pears, honeysuckle, dried herbs, and toasted almonds, with a kiss of background minerality. Pure, layered, focused texture, serious depth and concentration, and a great finish.
PRESS
2021 – 92 Vinous | 91 James Suckling
2022 – 98 Jeb Dunnuck | 95 Vinous | 92 Wine Advocate
2023 – 96 Jeb Dunnuck | 94 Vinous
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
WeatherEye Vineyards is a renowned high-altitude wine estate on Red Mountain in Washington, founded in 2004 by Cameron Myhrvold and managed by Ryan Johnson. Known for its innovative growing practices in a challenging environment, the vineyard produces exceptional small-batch wines, particularly Rhône and Spanish varietals, as well as distinctive white wines celebrated for their minerality and acidity. In 2022, it was recognized as the Northwest Winery of the Year, reflecting its commitment to quality and boundary-pushing winemaking.