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The Vineyards
of Cristom
Cristom cultivates
eight
distinct vineyards growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot
Gris, Viognier and Syrah totaling 65 plantable acres. The
vineyards are dry farmed with the focus on quality fruit with
low yields and high density planting. Our Pinot Vineyards
are named in honor of family matriarchs. |
2006
Estate Pinot Gris
Fermentation: Stainless Steel fermented
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Our estate vineyard dedicated to Pinot Gris is named
Emilia. It was planted adjacent to our winery in 1993 at high
density to two different clones and two different rootstocks.
Winemaker's Notes: The 2006 Pinot Gris is
stainless-steel fermented on the lees; 100% Malo-lactic fermentation.
It has the aroma of Asian pears, white flowers and green apples along with
some mineral notes. On the palate it shows a ripeness, viscosity and
concentration that give the impression of fruitiness in a decidedly dry
wine. This dry style will make it an excellent accompaniment to a variety of
dishes.
Origin: 100% Estate fruit, Eola-Amity Hills AVA
- Steve Doerner, Winemaker
2006
Estate Viognier
Winemaker's Notes: This light straw-gold colored Viognier
has aromas of ripe white peaches with hints of apricots and mango along with
the typical floral components associated with this varietal. The flavors are
very rich and round and echo the floral/fruit combination of the aromas.
This is a full-bodied wine, but the generous acidity keeps it lively on the
palate. As with almost every Viognier I've ever tasted, I would recommend
early consumption to capture the wonderful, youthful aromas.
Fermentation: This wine was pressed into a combination of our
oldest French barrels and stainless steel barrels where it underwent primary
fermentation. Several different yeast strains were used for primary
fermentation. 100% Malo-Lactic fermentation.
Origin: 100% Estate fruit, Eola-Amity Hills AVA
- Steve Doerner, Winemaker
2005
Estate Syrah
Willamette Valley
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This classic
Northern Rhone variety was field grafted in 2002 using four different clones
of Syrah, 174, 383, 470 , and 877. The four different clones are planted in
roughly equal amounts in this 2.5 acre vineyard. They were selected
primarily for producing smaller berries in the hopes that it would translate
into earlier ripening.
Winemaker's Notes: This dark ruby wine is our third release
of our estate Syrah and the coolest vintage of the three. It has deep, rich,
almost sweet aromas of red raspberries, black currants and even hints of
blueberries. The palate is very youthful and fruity with a slight gaminess
and some Christmas spices as well. There is good flavor concentration with
moderate tannins on the finish. This wine will likely benefit from a few
years of aging. ~Steve Doerner
Origin: 100% Estate fruit (<1% Viognier), Eola-Amity Hills AVA
Fermentation: Approximately 10% of the fruit was left as whole
clusters while the remaining 90% was destemmed into four 1.5-ton fermenters
and one 7-ton fermenter. The was fermented utilizing native yeasts.
Aging: 22 months in French cooperage~31% new
Bottling: Blended and bottled unfiltered in August of 2007
- Steve Doerner, Winemaker
2005 Sommers Reserve Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley
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The "Reserve" designation means that it is a barrel selection of our
favorite lots, as well as being aged longer in the barrels.
Winemaker Notes: This deep garnet colored Pinot Noir has
great aromas of black cherries, currants, and orange zest with hits of
leather and vanilla. The well integrated flavors include ripe cherries,
pomegranate, cinnamon and sweet oak. This well balanced, beautifully
concentrated wine shows a lot of complexity, probably due to its diverse
vineyard sources. I expect this wine will improve for 5 to 10 years,
although it is drinking very well now.
Origin: 83% Eola-Amity Hills, 11% Coastal Hills, 6% Dundee
Hills
Fermentation: Although this wine is made from many
individual lots, they were generally fermented with 45% whole clusters.
Native yeasts were used exclusively in fermenters raning in size from
one to seven tons.
Aging: 18 months in French cooperage~49% new
Bottling: Blended and bottled unfiltered in May of 2007
- Steve Doerner, Winemaker
2004 Jessie Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir
Eola Hills, Willamette Valley
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This is the seventh release of Pinot Noir from this estate vineyard. We began
planting the Jessie vineyard in 1994 at a density of 2300 vines per acre.
Today this vineyard consists of Dijon Clones 113, 114, 115, 667, and 777 as
well as the Pommard Clone. The site has an east, southeast slope and is
comprised primarily of Nikia soil, which is volcanic in origin.
Winemaker Notes: The 2004 Jessie Vineyard is a bright ruby
color that is typical for the vintage. True to form, Jessie is showing a
very pretty floral quality that is subtended by the wine's structural
components of mineral and tannin. All together, at this young stage the wine
is a bit disjointed, with fruit, acidity and tannic structure not quite
dancing together in step. The sweet core of ripe and concentrated fruit
shows through now but with some short term aging this wine will be
magnificent.
Origin: 100% Estate fruit, Eola-Amity Hills AVA
Fermentation: This wine was made with 40% whole clusters, the
remainder being destemmed as gently as possible into one to five ton open
top fermenters. Native yeasts were utilized exclusively.
Aging: Seventeen months in French cooperage, 67% new
Bottling: Blended and bottled unfiltered in April 2006
-Steve Doerner, Winemaker
2004 Marjorie Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir
Eola Hills, Willamette Valley
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The fruit that is used in this wine comes entirely from our estate
vineyard. It was planted in 1985. Only our favorite barrels from this
vineyard actually make it into the "Marjorie" bottling. Like our "Reserve"
bottling, those selected barrels are left to age a bit longer in the oak.
Because of relatively low plant density, this vineyard is cropped even lower
than our other low-yielding estate vineyards at about 1.75 tons per acre.
Winemaker Notes: This bright ruby colored young Marjorie has
a sweet, succulent and juicy quality, with tannins that are polished and
very appealing even at this youthful stage. It shows Pekoe tea leaf and
dark spice aromas on the nose. It has good structure, a racy acidity,
and a core of ripe fruit that will surely come harmoniously together
with short to mid-term aging. ~Steve Doerner
Origin: 100% Estate, Eola-Amity Hills AVA
Fermentation: Although this wine is made from several different
lots, they were all fermented with about 30% whole clusters and 100%
native yeast. Open top fermenters ranged in size from 1 to 5 tons.
Aging: Eighteen months in French cooperage, 67% new
Bottling: Blended and bottled unfiltered in May 2006
- Steve Doerner, Winemaker
2004 Eileen Vineyard
Estate
Pinot Noir
Eola Hills, Willamette Valley
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This is the oldest of our estate Pinot Noir vineyards that we began
planting in 1993 to new clones and at high density. It is a selection of our
favorite barrels from the vineyard. The vineyard now consists of Dijon
clones 113, 114 and 115, along with the Pommard clone all planted at 2,300
vines to the acre. The site has a southeast slope and is comprised of
primarily Ritner soil which is volcanic in origin.
Winemaker's Notes: The 2004 Eileen is a medium ruby color.
The aromas are instantly alluring on the nose and redolent of the sweet
-dark- cherry -fruit of a ripe Oregon vintage. It is showing off some smoky,
tobacco leaf, cedary aromas on the bouquet. On the palate it has an ever-
changing kaleidoscope of flavors that are at once spicy and fruity. Your
patience will be rewarded as the youthful tannins integrate, in the short
term, and harmonize in a wine that should be pleasurable for many years.
Origin: 100% Estate, Eola Hills' area
Fermentation: Native yeast, 1 to 7 ton fermenters, approximately 45%
whole cluster
Aging: 16 months in 60 gallon French barrels, 67% new
Bottling: Bottled unfiltered March of 2006
-Steve Doerner, Winemaker
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- Copyright © 1997- 2008 Susan R. O'Hara. All
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- Last revised:
08/14/2008
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Cristom Vineyards is world-acclaimed winemaker Steve Doerner
whose intuitive style hallmarks his wines with harmony.