Cristom Vineyards Wine Tasting May 31st

Description

1-Cristom Vineyards 2023 Louise Vineyard Viognier Willamette Valley Oregon
$29.99 bottle by the six pack $26.00 bottle
Fragrant aromas of citrus blossom, honeysuckle, key lime, turmeric, and flaky pie crust. The palate is lushly textured and exquisitely balanced, with bright acidity and a distinctive earthiness, complemented by juicy green citrus—pomelo and key lime—white tea, and a hint of salinity.

2-Cristom Vineyards 2022 Chardonnay Eola-Amity Hills Oregon
$39.99 bottle by the six pack $36.00 bottle
Decanter Magazine 97 Rating
Only half an acre (.2ha) of Chardonnay in the Louise Vineyard at Cristom, clone 95 was planted in 1995, and Cristom winemaker Daniel Estrin is grateful for all that he gets. He spends a lot of time walking these blocks. Daniel likes the phenolics in this Chardonnay, and this wine shows that, a nervousness and edge that is framed by a finely etched saline minerality. Bright, spicy, fresh and minerality. He calls it a coyness and believes this wine will get better in 10 years. Aromatics of grilled citrus, lime blossoms and candied ginger liveliness. The palate dances beautifully between that fine edge and a depth of creamy citrus fruit. Brilliance, savoury and saline it’s a thing of beauty.

3-Cristom Vineyards 2023 Mt Jefferson Cuvee Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Oregon
$39.99 bottle by the six pack $36.00 bottle
A fresh, wild, and savory expression with vibrant acidity and an elegant structure. Earth-laced fruit aromas of blackberry bramble, dark cherry, and huckleberry seamlessly intertwine with savory hints of curry leaves and lobster mushrooms, accented by subtle notes of dried orange peel and baking spices. Earthy and floral elements—forest floor, conifer needles, and rose hips—carry through to the palate, beautifully integrated with effusive raspberry and cherry notes, leading to a long, spicy finish.

4-Cristom Vineyards 2022 Eileen Vineyard Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Oregon
$79.99 bottle by the six pack $70.00 bottle
Jeb Dunnuck 97 Rating
A deeper and layered profile emerges in the 2022 Pinot Noir Eileen Vineyard, which comes from windswept site where the grapes get thick skins from the wind. It has a woodsier profile, with savory saline, brothy feel, tea leaf, toasted spice, and black cherries. Drink it over the coming 15-20 years.

5-Cristom Vineyards 2022 Marjorie Vineyard Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Oregon
$79.99 bottle by the six pack $70.00 bottle
Jeb Dunnuck 97 Rating
The 2022 Pinot Noir Marjorie Vineyard comes from the only pre-existing vines the family acquired when they purchased the winery in 1992. A deeper magenta color, it’s perfumed with seductive notes of violets, black raspberries, sweet herbs, and forest earth. The palate offers plenty of purity, and it has a fantastic, savory finish, with ripe tannins and even acidity. It’s drinking well now, with a wide window for enjoying over the coming 15 or so years.

6-Cristom Vineyards 2021 Paul Gerrie Vineyard Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Oregon
$79.99 bottle by the six pack $70.00 bottle
Wine Advocate 95 Rating
The 2021 Pinot Noir Paul Gerrie Vineyard was fermented with 40% whole clusters, and the wine was matured for 18 months in 45% new French oak. It’s bursting with a kaleidoscopic perfume of strawberry, raspberry and pomegranate and nuances of lavender, licorice and bitters. The light-bodied palate is elegantly styled, with understated, spicy fruit, vibrant acidity, chalky tannins and a very long, layered finish. It opens dramatically as it airs in the glass and will benefit from time in a decanter. 491 cases were made.

7-Cristom Vineyards 2022 Syrah Louise Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Oregon
$59.99 bottle by the six pack $52.00 bottle
International Wine Report 93 Rating
A rare gem. Aromatics are striking. The palate is both polished and intricate. A lively acidity and fine-grained tannins extend into a long, savory finish with a touch of mineral depth.