Cristom Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
Cristom
Cristom's Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is a masterclass in Oregon elegance — a wine that captures the very essence of October's turning leaves in liquid form. Its balance of bright fruit, earthy complexity, and silky texture makes it equally at home at a casual harvest dinner or a contemplative evening by the fire. Outstanding value for this level of craft and terroir expression.
Nose
A captivating bouquet of ripe Bing cherry, crushed cranberry, and dried rose petals unfolds from the glass. Beneath the fruit, earthy notes of forest floor, damp autumn leaves, and a whisper of baking spice emerge. A delicate thread of cedar and warm clove adds complexity.
Palate
The palate is medium-bodied and silky, delivering bright red cherry and pomegranate alongside savory notes of dried herbs and mushroom. Fine-grained tannins provide elegant structure, while a streak of mineral-laced acidity keeps the wine vibrant and lifted. Subtle hints of vanilla and toasted oak linger in the mid-palate.
Finish
The finish is gracefully persistent, with lingering notes of tart cranberry, warm spice, and earthy forest floor that echo the Willamette Valley's autumnal character.
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Blend
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Vineyards
- Sourced from estate and select Willamette Valley vineyards across the Eola-Amity Hills
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Serve alongside pan-roasted duck breast glazed with a tart cherry gastrique, accompanied by roasted root vegetables — parsnips, carrots, and golden beets — tossed in thyme and walnut oil. The duck's richness mirrors the wine's silky weight, while the cherry reduction echoes its bright fruit core, and the earthy roots harmonize with its forest-floor undertones.
Founded in 1992 by engineer-turned-vintner Paul Gerrie, Cristom Vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills has become one of Oregon's most revered estates, farming biodynamically and relying on whole-cluster fermentation to coax haunting complexity from their volcanic soils.
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