Cristom Vineyards It was the promise of great wines that first drew Paul and Eileen Gerrie, owners of Cristom Vineyards, to Oregon. They conceived of a place where the succulent Pinot Noir grape could achieve its fullest expression – complex, hand crafted wines that are bold yet balanced: both powerful and elegant. Their wines evolve as they age, revealing ever grater richness and complexity with time. The abundance of soils and slopes in the hills of Oregon defined the Gerrie's vision of world class Pinot Noir. The warm winds of summer held the promise of rich Chardonnay, the cool sunny autumn yielded tart Pinot Gris. Since the inaugural vintage in 1992, the Gerries, along with winemaker Steve Doerner, have been producing wines that are considered the benchmark in Oregon and have made Cristom, named after their children, Christine and Tom, a veritable household name. Farming Practice: Practicing Organic
James Suckling 97 "This is very seductive on the nose with ripe strawberry, spice, flowers and hints of cloves. Full-bodied, but very reserved and tight with
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Blue and black fruit focused. Elegant black cherry, cranberry and blackberry fruits are rounded with earthen notes, red cedar and vanilla bean. Bright acidity melts
James Suckling 97 "This is very seductive on the nose with ripe strawberry, spice, flowers and hints of cloves. Full-bodied, but very reserved and tight with
James Suckling 96 "The aromas are pretty amazing here with dried flowers, pure fruit, sweet berries and dark strawberries. Its full-bodied and very layered with ripe,
James Suckling 95 " I like the richness and freshness on the nose with strawberry and floral aromas and some rose-hip tea. It’s medium-to full-bodied with
James Suckling 97 "This is very seductive on the nose with ripe strawberry, spice, flowers and hints of cloves. Full-bodied, but very reserved and tight with
James Suckling 96 "Dried-strawberry, rose-stem and wet-earth aromas follow through to a full body with firm, intense tannins and a flavorful finish. This is structured and
James Suckling 95 "Theres purity of fruit to this pinot with strawberry and floral aromas that follow through to a medium body with ultra-fine, firm tannins
James Suckling 94 "A very spicy and fresh array of blueberries, ripe darker cherries and plums. Cassis aromas, too, as well as more savory notes of
James Suckling 96 "Very attractively vivid raspberry, strawberry and red-cherry aromas on offer here. This is really bathed in ripe fruit and expressed in a very
James Suckling 99 "This dramatically steep site delivers a wine of real personality and distinctiveness. The nose has a very layered mix of red cherries and
Wine Advocate 94+ "The 2018 Pinot Noir Marjorie Vineyard is a lovely wine, opening slowly to rhubarb, blueberries and cured meats with earthy accents. The palate
Vinous Media 95 "Deep scarlet. A complex, highly perfumed bouquet evokes spice-tinged raspberry liqueur, cherry and potpourri, along with a deeper cola nuance and a hint
James Suckling 94 "A very spicy and fresh array of blueberries, ripe darker cherries and plums. Cassis aromas, too, as well as more savory notes of
James Suckling 94 "A very spicy and fresh array of blueberries, ripe darker cherries and plums. Cassis aromas, too, as well as more savory notes of
Oregon » Yamhill-Carlton District
Wine Enthusiast 95 Editor's Choice "The depth of this wine is exceptional. Young, tight, tannic and herbal, it nonetheless takes a deep dive down through the palate.
James Suckling 93 "An attractive array of rich red to dark cherries that delivers a fine layer of perfume and a wealth of bright raspberries and
Vinous Media 95 "Bright red. An intensely perfumed bouquet displays ripe red/blue fruit, baking spice, incense qualities and a strong, mineral overtone. Offers sweet, penetrating raspberry,
James Suckling 93 "An attractive array of rich red to dark cherries that delivers a fine layer of perfume and a wealth of bright raspberries and
James Suckling 95 "This cuvée has a very energetic and intense feel with a wealth of fresh and attractive red cherries and raspberries, plenty of florals
James Suckling 93 "An attractive array of rich red to dark cherries that delivers a fine layer of perfume and a wealth of bright raspberries and
James Suckling 97 " A very distinctive nose with a wild array of red berries and cherries and a thread of blue fruit, too. Theres a
Wine Advocate 95+ "Medium ruby colored, the 2016 Pinot Noir Jessie Vineyard is a touch reticent on the nose, opening to broody scents of black cherries
Decanter 94 "According to Christom’s Randy Ford, the 3.7ha Louise vineyard is first and last to have its grapes picked, depending on the vines’ altitude and
Decanter 95 "Named after the mother of owner Tom Gerrie, the Eileen vineyard comprising 6.67ha has a higher elevation at up to 230 metres in the