Cristom
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Very perfumed nose has lots of spiced dark cherry fruit, along with a moist gravelly note. When first opened, it was round and polished-feeling in the mouth, but as it aired it tightened up and showed a lot more structure (tannin/acid). Flavors too are very perfumey and long. This is nice now and will age a few more years for sure.
Very perfumed nose has lots of spiced dark cherry fruit, along with a moist gravelly note. When first opened, it was round and polished-feeling in the mouth, but as it aired it tightened up and showed a lot more structure (tannin/acid). Flavors too are very perfumey and long. This is nice now and will age a few more years for sure.
May 14th, 2021Popped and poured 2 days ago. In the fridge refrigerated overmight since. Showing rather well today: soft cranberry, a hint of rose. On the palate: good acidity and density, if slightly flat, soft tannin on the finish. These definitely seem like they are improving with age, as this actually tastes like OR PN.
Popped and poured 2 days ago. In the fridge refrigerated overmight since. Showing rather well today: soft cranberry, a hint of rose. On the palate: good acidity and density, if slightly flat, soft tannin on the finish. These definitely seem like they are improving with age, as this actually tastes like OR PN.
Aug 17th, 2021A solid Oregon pinot for the price ($18). Black cherry, mint, amd earthy notes.
A solid Oregon pinot for the price ($18). Black cherry, mint, amd earthy notes.
Apr 3rd, 2021Light and buttery...how did they do it...it turned out well!
Light and buttery...how did they do it...it turned out well!
Feb 1st, 2021Pop and pour. Maybe I would feel differently at a different time or with a different food pairing, but this was a pretty generic PN. On the nose: ripe cranberry, soft blackberry liqueur, some va. On the palate: ok acidity, muddled black and red fruit, but still surprisingly thin on the palate, esp. given the vintage. Very soft tannin on the tangy finish. Meh.
Pop and pour. Maybe I would feel differently at a different time or with a different food pairing, but this was a pretty generic PN. On the nose: ripe cranberry, soft blackberry liqueur, some va. On the palate: ok acidity, muddled black and red fruit, but still surprisingly thin on the palate, esp. given the vintage. Very soft tannin on the tangy finish. Meh.
Dec 21st, 2020Color of bubbly purple, different shades. Quite dark considering she is a Pinot. Nose of dried strawberry, vanilla, warm spice, fermented prune, a bit cherry jam, and quite plummy. Taste shows similar signatures with addition of mellow tannins, extra touch of sweetness, drizzled zest, and refined acidity. Also quite silky. And some more ripe fruits. A full body, clean, yet non traditional Pinot Noir. Clean, flavorful, and well balanced, especially after she opens up.
Color of bubbly purple, different shades. Quite dark considering she is a Pinot. Nose of dried strawberry, vanilla, warm spice, fermented prune, a bit cherry jam, and quite plummy. Taste shows similar signatures with addition of mellow tannins, extra touch of sweetness, drizzled zest, and refined acidity. Also quite silky. And some more ripe fruits. A full body, clean, yet non traditional Pinot Noir. Clean, flavorful, and well balanced, especially after she opens up.
Dec 9th, 2020