- Robert Parker (RP) points 93
- Vinous points
Cristom - Mt. Jefferson Cuvée - Pinot Noir
Vintage
2021
Size
75 cl
Price
€54.00 ex. VAT
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Tasting notes
The 2021 Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Pinot Noir includes 52% estate fruit. It was fermented with 44% whole clusters, and the wine matured in 20% new French oak for 11 months. It opens slowly to reveal aromas of cranberry, red cherry and star anise, plus finer nuances of Earl Grey tea leaves, pipe tobacco and iron. The medium-bodied palate features delicately styled, juicy red fruit framed by softly chalky tannins, and it boasts expansive floral and spice character on the long finish. It will benefit from 3-5 years in bottle.
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Provenance
- Type
- Red
- Producer
- Cristom Vinyards
- Country
- USA
- Appellation
- Willamette Valley
- Region
- Oregon
Technical
- Vintage
- 2021
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Size
- 75cl
- Ageing
- Serving
- 15° - 17° C
- Drinking window
- 2025 - 2035
Food pairings
Key characteristics
About this wine
Cristom - Mt. Jefferson Cuvee - Pinot Noir
The Cristom - Mt. Jefferson Cuvee - Pinot Noir is a wine that is sure to impress. This wine is made from the finest Pinot Noir grapes, which are grown in the Willamette Valley in Oregon. The wine is named after the Mt. Jefferson peak, which is visible from the vineyard where the grapes are grown.
The taste profile of this wine is complex and layered. It has a deep ruby color and aromas of black cherry, raspberry, and spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with flavors of dark fruit, earth, and a hint of vanilla. The tannins are firm and well-structured, giving the wine a long and elegant finish.
Cristom is a family-owned winery that has been producing high-quality wines for over 25 years. The winery is located in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, which is known for its cool climate and volcanic soils. The winery is committed to sustainable farming practices and uses only natural methods to grow their grapes.
This wine is perfect for pairing with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and hearty stews. It is also a great wine to enjoy on its own, as it is complex enough to be savored on its own.
Overall, the Cristom - Mt. Jefferson Cuvee - Pinot Noir is a wine that is sure to impress. Its complex taste profile, history of the producer, and versatility make it a great choice for any wine lover.
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Producer
Cristom Vinyards
Cristom Vinyards is based in Oregon's Willamette Valley, a region in the northern part of the state known for cool-climate wine production. The vineyard produces wines focused entirely on Pinot Noir, the signature variety of the…
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Region
Oregon
Oregon's wine industry centers primarily in the Willamette Valley, located between the Cascade Range and the Coast Range in the northwestern part of the state. The region gained international recognition beginning in the 1960s…
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Appellation
Willamette Valley
The Willamette Valley is Oregon's most significant wine-producing region, established as an American Viticultural Area in 1983. Located in northwestern Oregon between the Coast Range and Cascade Mountains, the valley extends…
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