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The Vineyards
of Cristom
Cristom cultivates
eight
distinct vineyards growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot
Gris, Viognier and Syrah totaling 65 plantable acres. The
vineyards are dry farmed with the focus on quality fruit with
low yields and high density planting. Our Pinot Vineyards
are named in honor of family matriarchs. |
2005
Estate Pinot Gris
Fermentation: Stainless Steel fermented
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Our estate vineyard dedicated to Pinot Gris is named
Emilia. It was planted adjacent to our winery in 1993 at high
density to two different clones and two different rootstocks.
Winemaker's Notes: The 2005 Pinot Gris is a
pale-straw color. It has a salty, sea-air freshness and the aroma of lime
blossoms and minerals. The wine has a pleasant creaminess on the palate with
flavors that are clean, dry and refreshing, right through to the persistent
finish. It brought to mind a plate full of Hama Hama oysters, served on the
'aft deck', to this winemaker.
- Steve Doerner, Winemaker
2003
Estate Syrah
Willamette Valley
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This classic
Northern Rhone variety was field grafted in 2002 using four different clones
of Syrah, 174, 383, 470 , and 877. The four different clones are planted in
roughly equal amounts in this 2.5 acre vineyard. They were selected
primarily for producing smaller berries in the hopes that it would translate
into earlier ripening.
Winemaker's Notes: This inky purple, almost opaque, Syrah
has classic aromas of white pepper, spice , leather and the slightest touch
of tobacco along with a generous amount of fruit. There is also a hint of
gameness that continues from the nose onto the broad palate. In the mouth
the wine is rich and generous without seeming over the top. There is lots of
clean ripe fruit underlain with youthful tannins. Great balance and lots of
juicy acidity means this tightly wound wine should enjoy a long future.
- Steve Doerner, Winemaker
2003 Reserve Pinot Noir
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This wine comes from a blend of eight different vineyard sites
including three estate vineyards, all within the Willamette Valley.
The "Reserve" designation means that it is a barrel selection of our
favorite lots, as well as being aged longer in the barrels. 87% Eola
Hills, 7% Red Hills area, 5% Coastal Hills.
Winemaker Notes: This deep ruby colored Pinot Noir exhibits
sweet ripe aromas of black cherries and currants with some hints of
spice and smoke. As the wine opens up there are additional aromas of
leather and tobacco. There is also a bit of gaminess on the nose that is
very appealing and also apparent in the complex flavors. With great
balance, this wine has an almost chewy texture while at the same time
maintaining enough acidity and tannin to give it just a bit of an edge
to keep it from being cloying. This unmistakably Pinot Noir wine will
benefit from several years of aging.
- Steve Doerner, Winemaker
2003 Jessie Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir
Eola Hills, Willamette Valley
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This is the sixth release of Pinot Noir from this estate vineyard, and
it is a selection of our favorite barrels from the Jessie vineyard. We began
planting the Jessie vineyard in 1994 at a density of 2300 vines per acre.
Today this vineyard consists of Dijon Clones 113, 114, 115, 667, and 777 as
well as the Pommard Clone. The site has an east, southeast slope and is
comprised primarily of Nikia soil which is volcanic in origin.
Winemaker Notes: This dark garnet colored Pinot Noir has
heady aromas of ripe black cherries, currants and plum along with hints of
spicy oak. It has mouth filling flavors of sweet ripe fruit along with a
touch of earthiness and leather. The warm and generous mid-palate of this
wine carries well into the finish where a layer of fine grain tannins coat
the mouth. This is a relatively big styled Pinot Noir from us so I would
recommend mid term aging.
-Steve Doerner, Winemaker
2003 Marjorie Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir
Eola Hills, Willamette Valley
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The fruit that is used in this wine comes entirely from our estate
vineyard. It was planted in 1985. Only our favorite barrels from this
vineyard actually make it into the "Marjorie" bottling. Like our "Reserve"
bottling, those selected barrels are left to age a bit longer in the oak.
Because of relatively low plant density, this vineyard is cropped even lower
than our other low-yielding estate vineyards at about 1.75 tons per acre.
Winemaker Notes: This garnet colored Pinot Noir displays
great forward aromas of black cherries, plum and cassis with warm
overtones of nutmeg, vanilla, toast and hints of licorice. The many
flavors are also intriguing with a mélange of ripe fruit and spices.
The flavor of new oak adds richness to the palate but is perfectly
balanced by the ample fruit. The texture of this Pinot Noir exemplifies
this variety by being powerful while at the same time displaying a silky
elegance. Although 2003 was a relatively hot vintage, this Marjorie
Vineyard Pinot Noir is very well balanced and has no discernible heat.
It should age well for up to a decade.
- Steve Doerner, Winemaker
2004 Eileen Vineyard
Estate
Pinot Noir
Eola Hills, Willamette Valley
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This is the oldest of our estate Pinot Noir vineyards that we began
planting in 1993 to new clones and at high density. It is a selection of our
favorite barrels from the vineyard. The vineyard now consists of Dijon
clones 113, 114 and 115, along with the Pommard clone all planted at 2,300
vines to the acre. The site has a southeast slope and is comprised of
primarily Ritner soil which is volcanic in origin.
Winemaker's Notes: The 2004 Eileen is a medium ruby color.
The aromas are instantly alluring on the nose and redolent of the sweet
-dark- cherry -fruit of a ripe Oregon vintage. It is showing off some smoky,
tobacco leaf, cedary aromas on the bouquet. On the palate it has an ever-
changing kaleidoscope of flavors that are at once spicy and fruity. Your
patience will be rewarded as the youthful tannins integrate, in the short
term, and harmonize in a wine that should be pleasurable for many years.
-Steve Doerner, Winemaker
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- Copyright © 1997- 2007 Susan R. O'Hara. All
rights reserved.
- Last revised:
10/23/2007
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Cristom Vineyards is world-acclaimed winemaker Steve Doerner
whose intuitive style hallmarks his wines with harmony.