• Home
  • Blog
  • About
  • Resources
Menu

Owen Bargreen

  • Home
  • Blog
  • About
  • Resources
Tony Rynders has crafted another set of thrilling releases for Open Claim Vineyards.

Tony Rynders has crafted another set of thrilling releases for Open Claim Vineyards.

Open Claim Vineyards

February 19, 2020

I randomly get sent a lot of wine and sometimes the marriage has a love story. In this case, I had never heard of Open Claim before trying their first vintage three years ago.. It is almost impossible to follow every single Pacific Northwest winery. One of the more exciting new wineries in Oregon, Open Claim Vineyards focuses on single expression Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Founded by Marnie and Brett Wall, Open Claim Vineyards create wines that are highly cellar-worthy with their brilliant textures and flavor and aromatic ranges imparted.

A man not needing any introduction, at the helm of Open Claim is one of the Pacific Northwest’s finest winemakers, Tony Rynders. Tony not only makes his wines under his Tendril label but consults for a plethora of great Oregon producers. I had the chance to speak to Tony a few weeks back about his Open Claim wines and he admitted that this is a project steeped in quality that will only get better. These wines, indeed, have an incredibly high ceiling.

The 2017 Open Claim ‘Willamette Valley’ Pinot Noir (WWB, 94) is dense and highly complex, showing an incredible soft mouthfeel and texture, with brilliant earthy tones. Learn more about these beautiful wines at http://www.openclaimvineyards.com/ Here are the brilliant 2017 releases by Open Claim. 

Open Claim 2019 releases.jpg

2017 Open Claim Vineyards Chardonnay- The 2017 Chardonnay by Open Claim is another intoxicatingly good wine by this exciting new property in the Willamette Valley. Once on the nose the wine leads with nutmeg and sourdough bread that mingle with shades of baked apple and kumquat that all sing in harmony in the glass. Bright and intense, with a wonderful sense of minerality, the wine shows off lemon zest and vanilla cream that combine with the damp stone and earthy undertones. This is really thrilling stuff that has not only a seamless quality but excellent aromatic and flavor range. Enjoy this great new Chardonnay over the next decade as this will be sure to pick up earthy tertiary tones as it ages. Drink 2020-2030- 93

2017 Open Claim Vineyards Pinot Noir- The 2017 Open Claim Pinot Noir is another thrilling new bottling by the talented Tony Rynders. Sour kirsch and shades of orange rind combine with peat moss and black truffle tones that create an enthralling aromatic range. The palate is soft and generous, with a wonderfully plush mouthfeel. Black cherry compote, and guava combine with the damp earthy tones on the palate. Obviously high-toned, the white truffle and frost floor tones catch you off guard — in a good way. Bright, with good minerality, yet showing excellent weight, the 2017 Open Claim Vineyards Pinot Noir will provide drinking enjoyment over the next ten to fifteen years. Drink 2020-2035- 94

← Januik and Novelty HillBibi Graetz →
 

Latest Posts

Featured
Jun 5, 2025
Frescobaldi
Jun 5, 2025
Jun 5, 2025
Jun 5, 2025
Bodegas Vilano
Jun 5, 2025
Jun 5, 2025
Jun 4, 2025
REVIEW: BRITISH AIRWAYS BUSINESS CLASS CLUB SUITES LONDON TO SEATTLE
Jun 4, 2025
Jun 4, 2025
Jun 4, 2025
Darioush
Jun 4, 2025
Jun 4, 2025
Jun 3, 2025
Fortuity Cellars
Jun 3, 2025
Jun 3, 2025
May 16, 2025
Royer Vineyard
May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025
May 2, 2025
Cellar Selection: 2008 Dom Perignon Champagne
May 2, 2025
May 2, 2025
May 2, 2025
Cellar Selection: 2021 Chateau Branaire-Ducru
May 2, 2025
May 2, 2025
May 1, 2025
Gramercy Cellars
May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025
Foley-Johnson
May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025
Apr 26, 2025
Dusted Valley
Apr 26, 2025
Apr 26, 2025
Apr 26, 2025
Review: British Airways Lounge Seattle, A Brilliant Refresh
Apr 26, 2025
Apr 26, 2025
Apr 25, 2025
Long Shadows 'Julia's Dazzle' Rose
Apr 25, 2025
Apr 25, 2025
Apr 25, 2025
TruthTeller
Apr 25, 2025
Apr 25, 2025
Apr 24, 2025
In Memoriam: Bill Stoller, Founder of Stoller Wine Group
Apr 24, 2025
Apr 24, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Open Claim
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Champagne Lanson
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Doubleback
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Revana
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Bodega Hnos. Perez Pascuas
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025