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
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Oregon » Willamette Valley
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
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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
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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
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,
Vinous Media 95 "Lurid red. Intense, highly expressive aromas of raspberry preserves, cherry cola, Asian spices and incense carry a sexy floral overtone. Juicy and expansive
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
" This is the oldest of our estate Pinot Noir vineyards that we began planting in 1993 to new clones and at high density. It
Stephen Tanzer 93 "Vivid ruby-red. Sexy aromas and flavors of red berry preserves, Asian spices and rose oil, with a hint of cola in the
Stephen Tanzer 93 "Ruby-red. Intense, spice-accented aromas of raspberry, cherry and potpourri, with a bright mineral overtone. Juicy and sharply focused on the palate,
Wine Enthusiast 91 "Pretty is the word that comes to mind upon sniffing and sipping this wine, with its beguiling strawberry and cherry fruit. It gathers
Stephen Tanzer 90 "Light, bright red. Red berry and floral scents are complemented by cinnamon and black tea. Racy and light on its feet,
Wine Advocate 90 "From as many as ten different non-estate vineyard sources – principally in the estate’s Eola-Amity Hills neighborhood – Cristom’s 2011 Pinot Noir Mount
Stephen Tanzer 94 "Bright ruby-red. Vibrant, seductive aromas of raspberry, candied rose, anise and minerals. Intense cherry and red berry preserve flavors are brightened by zesty
Stephen Tanzer 93+ "Vivid red. Sexy, floral-accented aromas of raspberry preserves and cherry-cola, with intense spice and mineral accents adding vivacity. Juicy, incisive red
Stephen Tanzer 93 "Vivid ruby. Sexy, highly expressive aromas of red and dark berries, cherry-cola, incense and cinnamon. Fleshy and expansive in the mouth,
Wine Spectator 90 "Bright and jazzy, with a lovely apricot edge to the red berry and spice flavors, dancing a lively jig as the finish persists.
Stephen Tanzer 94 "Full ruby-red. Sexy, high-pitched aromas of red berry preserves, allspice, potpourri and sandalwood. Pliant, densely packed raspberry and cherry-vanilla flavors show
Wine Advocate 91 - DS "Cristom’s 2010 Pinot Noir Summers Reserve – as usual, sourced diversely, but in only small part from the Cristom estate –
Wine Spectator 93 "Bright, distinctive and tangy, with lime and green pear overtones to the raspberry and spice flavors, coming together with intensity and minerality on
Vinous Media 91 "Brilliant red. A lively, sharply focused nose displays zesty red berry and floral scents, along with hints of succulent herbs and rose. Taut,
Wine Advocate 91 "The 2011 Pinot Noir Sommers Reserve contains a higher percentage of estate fruit compared to the Mt. Jefferson, around 80%, and is treated
Vinous Media 92 "Ruby-red. Highly perfumed scents of dark berries, cola and rose oil. Fleshy, expansive black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors display a suave blend
Vinous Media 92 "Vivid ruby-red. Heady, mineral-laced aromas of ripe red berries, allspice and potpourri. Sweet raspberry and rose pastille flavors show impressive energy and focus,
