One of the killer value lineups in Oregon, Tony Rynders modeled his Child’s Play label after his children who drew original labels for this wine. Over the past five years Child’s Play is a label that has consistently over-delivered for the price. A man needing no introduction, Tony Rynders is one of the legendary Oregon winemakers who formerly was head winemaker at Hogue and Domaine Serene before starting his Tendril label.
Do not miss out on the scintillating 2021 Child’s Play Rose (OB, 91) which is amongst the best in the state for the price. I loved the new 2021 Child’s Play Chardonnay (OB, 91) which is a terrific case buy with its concentrated fruit and smooth texture. Learn more about this outstanding offshoot winery at https://tendrilwines.com/wines/childs-play/ Here are the great new wines by Child’s Play.
2021 Child’s Play Rose- Very dark pink once in the glass, the 2021 Child’s Play Rose offers a very refined sense of texture. With gobs of mouth-watering acidity and serious weight and poise, the wine delivers bright guava, red currant and red cherry candy flavors alongside citrus zest tones. Delicious now, enjoy over the next five years. Drink 2022-2027- 91
NV Child’s Play ‘Bubbles’ Sparkling Wine- With a touch of sweetness, the NV ‘Bubbles’ offers banana and toasty oak tones alongside ripe peach and suggestions of French bread on the palate. Enjoy over the next few years. Drink 2022-2026- 90
2021 Child’s Play Chardonnay- Very ripe on the nose with baked apple and sourdough bread tones, the 2021 Child’s Play Chardonnay introduces a soft mouthfeel and smooth texture. Seriously good for the price, with good weight and verve, don’t miss out on this great wine to purchase by the case. Drink 2022-2027- 91
2021 Child’s Play Pinot Noir- The good value 2021 Child’s Play Pinot Noir offers bright red fruit flavors with tobacco leaf and stony undertones on the palate.The sense of mouthfeel and richness is really good, as this juicy 2021 Pinot Noir is going to be best consumed over the next five plus years. Drink 2022-2028- 91
2019 Child’s Play ‘Columbia Valley’ Malbec- Coming from this cooler vintage, the 2019 Child’s Play ‘Columbia Valley’ Malbec shows off a smooth texture with creme de violette, anise, and tar flavors that collide with plenty of minerals on the palate. Enjoy this killer value over the next eight plus years. Drink 2022-2030- 92