Well, I don't know but Pinot Noir is one of the most enjoyable reds that a person can experience, hands down. With its soft lingering tannins to its bright, layered fruit, Pinot Noir is exceptional in the world of wine. When we think of Pinot Noir one usually thinks of French Burgundy and/or California, but they are overlooking one of the best areas in the world, Oregon. Known primarily for it Pinot Noir, Oregon's temperate climate helps produce these wonderful and elegant grapes in a way that no where else can. One of its top producers is Cristom. Located on the Eola-Amity Hills within Willamette Valley, Cristom offers a true experience that many other wineries simply can't match. Cristom's wine maker Steve Doerner, uses an old world style of wine making and follows the philosophy of letting the land make the wine.
Cristom offers a variety of different Pinot Noir. Producing three various blends, Mt. Jefferson, Sommers and Signature, these wines incorporate different single vineyard grapes from Cristom as well as sourced fruit from various other sites across Willamette Valley. Cristom also offers four types of their own single vineyard grapes which are for the serious pinot drinkers. These sites include Eileen, Jessie, Marjorie, and Louise. These bad boys offer rich complexity with deeper and darker fruit and touches of spice that seem to explode onto your palate. Each single vineyard has their own characteristics that truly give you a great example of how delicious and sensual these wines can be. So if you are getting tired of those same old juicy California Pinot's and want to try something new, you don't have to go far to get a truly expectational wine.
Currently available at Harry's
Mt. Jefferson 09 - $30.99
Sommers 08 - $41.99
Marjorie 09 -$64.99
Jessie 09 - $51.99
Eileen 09 - $51.99
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