Cristom
Sommers Reserve Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
On the nose, savory grilled meats, bright mid & dark red fruits with black cherry licorice. Nice evolution but for me, this will continue to improve with time. Better in 2-3 more years. It's savory on the palate with grilled meats mirroring the nose. Fruits are darker on palate than the nose. Starts with ripe blackberries, dark cherries, plum followed by cherries and strawberries. Dry dark roses and fresh violets, red & black licorice, rich dark earth, subtle spice & baking spices with decent acidity and a polished fruit finish. A strong value at $24.99.
On the nose, savory grilled meats, bright mid & dark red fruits with black cherry licorice. Nice evolution but for me, this will continue to improve with time. Better in 2-3 more years. It's savory on the palate with grilled meats mirroring the nose. Fruits are darker on palate than the nose. Starts with ripe blackberries, dark cherries, plum followed by cherries and strawberries. Dry dark roses and fresh violets, red & black licorice, rich dark earth, subtle spice & baking spices with decent acidity and a polished fruit finish. A strong value at $24.99.
Sep 22nd, 2016Killer, love Cristom. Red berries and dried red fruits, sous bois, dried flowers and slight herbal note, fresh acidity, and fine tannins. Tasty
Killer, love Cristom. Red berries and dried red fruits, sous bois, dried flowers and slight herbal note, fresh acidity, and fine tannins. Tasty
Feb 8th, 2015
Definitely doesn’t feel 14 years old. Still very primary with black cherry and baking spice and cedar. Very good, high quality Willamette Pinot. I could (and have) drink a lot of this.
Definitely doesn’t feel 14 years old. Still very primary with black cherry and baking spice and cedar. Very good, high quality Willamette Pinot. I could (and have) drink a lot of this.
Sep 6th, 2023
Cherry cola, a bit of bitterness, raspberries, earthy, baked tomato. Wonderful Pinot.
Cherry cola, a bit of bitterness, raspberries, earthy, baked tomato. Wonderful Pinot.
Classic Cristom nose with all spice, dark fruits, stems and earth. The warm vintage is apparent on the palate but the alcohol is pretty well integrated. Very nice wine considering the difficult vintage.
Classic Cristom nose with all spice, dark fruits, stems and earth. The warm vintage is apparent on the palate but the alcohol is pretty well integrated. Very nice wine considering the difficult vintage.
Apr 13th, 2017
Gluggable. Dirty bright red fruit, great acid, brambles. Awesome.
Gluggable. Dirty bright red fruit, great acid, brambles. Awesome.
Feb 11th, 2017
Light, drinkable Pinot. A good match for many proteins.
Light, drinkable Pinot. A good match for many proteins.
Jan 17th, 2017