Description
A fragrant, herb-scented Pinot Noir from Oregon and one of our favourite producers, Cristom Vineyards. The grapes were grown in the Eola-Amity Hills of Willamette Valley, Oregon, on five different vineyards belonging to Cristom (their Paul Gerrie, Eileen, Jessie, Louise and Marjorie Vineyards, all named after family members). They also purchase around a quarter of the grapes from nearby growers. ‘Mt.Jeff’ (as Cristom fondly call this wine) is vibrant with lovely perfume of herbs and red fruits. On the palate, it is juicy and fruity with good structure from its fine tannins, and it has lovely flavour complexity and finesse that last well onto the long, mouthwatering finish. Drink now or keep this half bottle for another 3 or 4 years.
Cristom was set up the Willamette Valley in Oregon, by Paul and Eileen Gerrie in 1992 and they are now producing some of the most sought after Pinot Noirs coming out of the USA. One of the hallmark styles of this Pinot Noir is that the winemaking team consistently ferment the grapes in whole clusters using native yeasts and age the wines for at least 12 months in oak barrels. The vineyard is biodynamic and certified sustainable and so every care is taken in the vineyard and winery to respect the land and the grapes with an impetus on quality.
