This stunning Pinot Noir from Cristom comes from their oldest vineyard which now is over 25 years old. The wine sees 45% whole cluster fermentation (which I can pick up a bit more in this wine than the others) and 37% new French oak barrels. Red and blue plum, cedary herbs, toasted cinnamon, and a touch of tar explode from the glass. More tart than ripe on the palate, you are greeted with red and black cherry, wet tilled earth, and a hint of toasted baking spice. It’s a nicely balanced wine, with ample acidity and tannin, that will improve over the next year or two and should age for a solid decade. 746 cases produced.
| Rating | Value | Drink |
|---|
| 93 | $75 | 2022-2032 |
| Country | Region | Appellation |
|---|
| United States | Oregon | Willamette Valley, Eola-Amity Hills |
| Editor | Issue | Importer |
| J. Young | December, 2021 | |
Find More: OREGON 2019, Oregon Report: Vol. VI (2018-2021)
