2017 Child’s Play Pinot Chardonnay

Tony Rynders has built one of the Pacific Northwest’s most impressive winemaking résumés, and he continues to branch out under his own two brands headquartered in Gaston, Ore. Child’s Play shows off a more playful side, and he’s taken a fresh look at blending Pinot Noir (70%) with Chardonnay (30%). It’s no surprise that its nose is reminiscent of a still blanc de noir, offering fanciful hints of ripe Asian pear and peach with Juicy Fruit gum. The bright and juicy structure brings along a sprig of mint and light spice. It doesn’t try to be either Pinot Noir or Chardonnay, but rather just a delicious white wine. Suggested food pairings include Marcona almonds, Manchego cheese, steamed Manila clams and Skittles.

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9 August 2018Vindulge

A smile crossed my face when I opened the box of Child’s Play wines, sent as samples. Colorful, eye-catching labels were an enticing entrance to four wines crafted by acclaimed winemaker Tony Rynders. The labels were simple yet unique, fun to see and (already aware of Rynders’ reputation) just a peek to what I anticipated in the glass. Child’s Play wines, are the “playful younger sister” to those of Tendril Wine Cellars located in Gaston, Oregon. I was ready to taste the fun!

Playful? Yes! Tony Rynders is ready to bask in a pleasurable side of winemaking with “straight-forward, fruit-focused, delicious wines of quality” of grapes sourced from long-term grower partners in Oregon’s Willamette Valley and Washington’s Columbia Valley. Although each wine from the Child’s Play line is intended to be enjoyed upon release, they have the ability to be cellared for 2-5 years.

And those beautiful labels? Tony Rynders is proud to highlight the distinctive, happy-go-lucky artwork of his two daughters, Madeline and Audrey.

3 August 2018Grape Expectations

Dubbed ‘the playful little sister’ of Tony Rynder’s Tendril Wine Company, Child’s Play wines are total tricksters. From the whimsical labels designed by the wine maker’s daughters Madeline and Audrey, to the accessible price points and unconventional food pairing suggestions, these wines aim to amuse. It’s just wine.

Excellent quality for the price point.

30 July 2018LMArcher.com

Put Tony Rynders’s Child’s Play wines at the top of your must-try list. Child’s Play is the “playful younger sister of Tendril Wine Cellars” and the labels feature artwork created by Tony’s daughters.

Where Tendril can be described as an all-encompassing pursuit representing Rynders’ resume in liquid form, Child’s Play gives him the opportunity to focus solely on the pleasure and fun of winemaking in the Pacific Northwest.

Under the Child’s Play label you will find a 2017 Pinot Chardonnay, which is a blend of 70 percent Chardonnay and 30 percent White Pinot Noir, and is the only still blend in the U.S. It is delightful, as is the 2017 Rosé of Pinot Noir. The 2015 Pinot Noir is aged 10 months in primarily neutral French oak barrels. Be sure to sample the 2015 Zinfandel, created for Tony’s wife Diane, who loves zinfandel. It is special!

21 June 2018Lake Oswego Review

Designated the “playful younger sister” to Tendril Wines, Child’s Play delivers high quality for a great price and is made to the exacting standards of winemaker Tony Rynders, yet the vibrant artwork draws initial attention.

As esteemed as Rynders’s winemaking background, Child’s Play shows his fun-loving, sentimental side. He views the playfulness as a way to appeal to a wider audience of young people; the wine is also a great introduction to the wines from Rynders, with some customers trying Tendril Wines as well.

1 April 2018Oregon Wine Press