For years I have admired the wines of winemaker Tony Rynders. Tony has worked a range of head winemaker positions over the years, formerly at Domaine Serene and Hogue. He has an esteemed master’s degree in Enology and Viticulture from UC Davis, and obtained more 90+ point scores from the Wine Spectator magazine than any other winemaker during this period of time.
Tony makes the amazing wines of Open Claim Vineyards. He as a brilliant range of wines and is even making some excellent bubbles and Rose. I love the 2024 Child’s Play Rose (OB, 91) which is a steal at this price. Don’t miss out on the 2021 Tendril ‘Tightrope’ Pinot Noir (OB, 95) which is another fabulous and dense release of this limited production wine. Learn more about these beautiful wines at http://www.tendrilwines.com Here are the gorgeous new wines by Tony Rynders and Tendril.
2023 Child’s Play Chardonnay- The excellent 2023 Child’s Play Chardonnay offers pie crust and green apple on the palate with good tension and texture. Lively and delicious, enjoy now. Drink 2025-2030- 90
2024 Child’s Play Rose- Made from Pinot Noir grapes, the 2024 Child’s Play Rose comes off absolutely delicious on the palate. Loaded with strawberry and watermelon candy alongside kumquat zest, this is delicious and neatly-textured stuff that is best consumed in its mineral-laden youth. Drink 2025-2031- 91
2022 Child’s Play Malbec- Coming from the Columbia Valley, this 2022 Malbec offers generous dark fruits with creosote, tar, anise and cassis tones. Rich and polished considering the coolness of the vintage, enjoy over the next eight to ten years. Drink 2025-2033- 92
2021 Tendril ‘Enchanter’ Chardonnay- The 2021 Tendril ‘Enchanter’ Chardonnay was stored in mainly neutral French oak before bottling. Rich and round on the mouth, this is elegant stuff that glides throughout the drinking experience. Rich orchard and citrus fruits parade with vanilla cream on the palate. Enjoy now and over the next ten years. Drink 2025-2035- 94
2021 Tendril ‘Saffron Fields’ Pinot Noir- The 2021 ‘Saffron Fields’ Pinot Noir comes from this location just east of Yamhill. Beautiful red rose petals and potpourri mark the nose alongside Mandarin orange rind and bergamot notes. The palate is well-structured and dense with great tension and salty mineral accents. Drink 2025-2037- 94
2021 Tendril ‘Maverick Vineyard’ Pinot Noir- This 2021 Pinot Noir comes from the Maverick Vineyard which is located in the center of the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. Damp earth and a waft of black truffle mark the nose alongside tart red fruits. The palate is smooth and elegant with a silky texture. Generous and rich, enjoy now and over the next ten plus years to come. Drink 2025-2037- 94
2021 Tendril ‘Extrovert’ Pinot Noir- The outstanding 2021 ‘Extrovert’ Pinot Noir is a limited production (210 cases) that was stored for 17 months in only 20% new French oak before bottling. Mainly coming from the Yamhill-Carlton AVA this offers loads of crunchy red fruits on the palate, with orange peel, salty soils and shades of white pepper. Drink 2025-2037- 94
2021 Tendril ‘TightRope’ Pinot Noir- The 2021 ‘TightRope’ Pinot Noir was given 30% whole cluster fermentation and was stored for 17 months in 50% new French oak before bottling. This is texturally beautifully showing a gorgeous combination of dense red and dark fruits, with peat moss and damp earthy notes. Complex and delicious, enjoy over the next fifteen plus years. Drink 2025-2040- 95