COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Cristom Vineyards
REGION
Oregon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Cristom Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Pinot Noir is the flagship offering from Cristom Vineyards, located in Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills. Named after a prominent local mountain, this wine is a deliberate blend of fruit sourced from Cristom's five estate vineyards and esteemed neighboring sites, aiming to capture the essence of the region. The winery, founded in 1992 by Paul and Eileen Gerrie, is now guided by second-generation owner Tom Gerrie and winemaker Daniel Estrin, upholding a commitment to their land and traditional winemaking. The 2022 vintage benefited from a prolonged growing season with ideal summer conditions, contributing to the wine's character.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after a mountain visible from the winery.
Fact 02
First Pinot Noir crafted after extensive barrel tastings.
Fact 03
Uses biodynamic and organic farming practices.
Fact 04
Fruit from five estate vineyards and benchmark sites.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Cristom Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Pinot Noir 2022 was produced using a blend of fruit from Cristom's estate vineyards and neighboring sites. A significant portion (52%) underwent whole-cluster fermentation with native yeasts, a technique chosen to enhance structure and complexity. Following fermentation, the wine was aged for 10 months in French oak barrels, with 22% of them being new. The harvest for this vintage occurred after a long, warm summer, allowing for full fruit maturation. Cristom Vineyards emphasizes biodynamic and organic farming practices, low yields, and hand-harvesting as core tenets of their winemaking.
