- Certified LIVE Sustainable
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Marjorie Vineyard (Eola-Amity Hills AVA)
- Named after founder Paul Gerrie’s mother
- Marjorie Vineyard was the only existing vineyard on the property when Cristom was established
- 495-620 ft. elevation
- Planted in 1982, replantings in 2004
- East-southeastern aspect
- Columbia River basalts including Yamhill, Saum and Witzel soil series
- 48% whole cluster
- 100% native yeast fermentation
- 1-3-punchdowns daily in 1.5-5 ton open-top fermenters
- Gently pressed in a pneumatic bladder press and moved to barrel by gravity
- Aged 17 months in 36% new French oak
- Unfined and unfiltered
- 655 cases produced
- 13.5% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
United States
Region:
Oregon
Appellation:
Eola-Amity Hills
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-CRI-43-22 | 6/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Decanter
Score
96
Date
2024-08-14
"The wild mint leaps from the glass at the outset, the Marjorie site was planted in 1982, on its own roots, replanted vine by vine starting in 2000. Aromatics of fresh spearmint, red bramble fruits and a tart spritz of blood orange complete the aromatic appeal. The tannins are substantial here and frame the wine's elegance with a structure that will enable some great ageing. It's a tough site to farm because of the spacing and the low pH. Tart red berries and a melange of dried scrub flavours meld into notes of blackberry and mint and a touch of white pepper to finish."
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
97
Date
2024-08-08
"The 2022 Pinot Noir Marjorie Vineyard comes from the only pre-existing vines the family acquired when they purchased the winery in 1992. A deeper magenta color, it's perfumed with seductive notes of violets, black raspberries, sweet herbs, and forest earth. The palate offers plenty of purity, and it has a fantastic, savory finish, with ripe tannins and even acidity. It's drinking well now, with a wide window for enjoying over the coming 15 or so years."
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2024-08-08
"Cherry cola, spice cake, mint leaves and red currants form an enticing bouquet as the 2022 Pinot Noir Marjorie Vineyard opens in the glass. This is cool-toned and racy in style, with vibrant acidity that adds an abundance of energy as tart wild berries swirl throughout. Minerality comes forward through the close, along with a chalky saturation and edgy tannins that promise many years of evolution."