An annual and all-encompassing pursuit, the name Tendril honors the grapevine, the foundation for all truly great wine. Driven by the desire to provide a unique experience, Rynders created his signature five-course “meal” of Pinot Noir to show the impressive range of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Together with Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, Tendril represents Rynders’s résumé in liquid form.

Aromas of starfruit, lemon leaf, gooseberries, tarte tatin and honeysuckle eagerly greet the taster. The palate shows bright yet balanced acidity with notes of green apple, Meyer lemon, pear and Honeydew melon.

Crab cakes, sushi, tuna melt, veggie risotto, oysters