’21 Cristom ‘Jessie Vineyard’, Eola-Amity Hills - 750ml
Steve Doerner makes the wine at Cristom. He was also the original winemaker at world-famous Calera. It’s no surprise that they do a native yeast fermentation & they destem 51% of fruit but include 49% whole clusters. The grapes are grown over volcanic and basalte soils. This is a classic example of Beaune in the U.S.A 🎶
Clive Purshouse, writer for Decanter, knows a good Pinot when he sees one, “Winemaker (and vineyard manager) Daniel Estrin refers to the Jessie Vineyard Pinot as a velvet sledgehammer, saying ‘this site has power and intensity with smooth edges.’ Aromas kick off a sweet blue fruit note with turned earth and fresh herbs accented by plenty of violets. These east-facing slopes see no afternoon sun and retain great freshness. The palate reflects those lively blue fruits, showing real depth and texture. There is fresh mint and touches of balsamic and soy umami. Seriously structured to lay down for many years.”
95 points, Decanter
Steve Doerner makes the wine at Cristom. He was also the original winemaker at world-famous Calera. It’s no surprise that they do a native yeast fermentation & they destem 51% of fruit but include 49% whole clusters. The grapes are grown over volcanic and basalte soils. This is a classic example of Beaune in the U.S.A 🎶
Clive Purshouse, writer for Decanter, knows a good Pinot when he sees one, “Winemaker (and vineyard manager) Daniel Estrin refers to the Jessie Vineyard Pinot as a velvet sledgehammer, saying ‘this site has power and intensity with smooth edges.’ Aromas kick off a sweet blue fruit note with turned earth and fresh herbs accented by plenty of violets. These east-facing slopes see no afternoon sun and retain great freshness. The palate reflects those lively blue fruits, showing real depth and texture. There is fresh mint and touches of balsamic and soy umami. Seriously structured to lay down for many years.”
95 points, Decanter
Steve Doerner makes the wine at Cristom. He was also the original winemaker at world-famous Calera. It’s no surprise that they do a native yeast fermentation & they destem 51% of fruit but include 49% whole clusters. The grapes are grown over volcanic and basalte soils. This is a classic example of Beaune in the U.S.A 🎶
Clive Purshouse, writer for Decanter, knows a good Pinot when he sees one, “Winemaker (and vineyard manager) Daniel Estrin refers to the Jessie Vineyard Pinot as a velvet sledgehammer, saying ‘this site has power and intensity with smooth edges.’ Aromas kick off a sweet blue fruit note with turned earth and fresh herbs accented by plenty of violets. These east-facing slopes see no afternoon sun and retain great freshness. The palate reflects those lively blue fruits, showing real depth and texture. There is fresh mint and touches of balsamic and soy umami. Seriously structured to lay down for many years.”
95 points, Decanter