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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
2006 Germaine Chardonnay
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Germaine is the name of our estate Chardonnay
vineyard. We began planting it in 1993. It has undergone
complete malo-lactic fermentation and is aged in 100% French oak
barrels (25% new) for eight months.
Winemaker's Notes: This Chardonnay
is light gold in color, and has a slightly floral aroma along
with white peaches, quince, pears and a bit of vanilla. The rich
flavors of ripe fruit are a good counterpoint to a hint of
buttered toast. This mid-weight wine has a creamy texture, while
the bright acidity keeps the wine from being cloying. Although
probably not a wine for long-term aging, this wine could still
benefit from a few years of cellaring. ~Steve Doerner
Origin: 100% Estate fruit, Eola-Amity Hills AVA
Bottling: Bottled in May of 2007
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.
2006 Sommers Reserve Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley
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This wine is comprised of grapes from our four estate vineyards
along with some purchased fruit. Altogether it contains fruit from 15
vineyard sites. The Reserve designation indicates a longer aged barrel
selection of our favorite lots.
2006 Jessie Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir
Eola Hills, Willamette Valley
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This 11 acre estate vineyard is on our steepest slope. We began
planting Jessie in 1994 and its long and varied slope shows the greatest
range of soils and exposures at Cristom.
2006 Marjorie Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir
Eola Hills, Willamette Valley
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Marjorie was planted in 1982 and is the only vineyard that Cristom
kept when the property was purchased in 1992. The vineyard has wider spacing
then the subsequently planted vineyards and has the highest percentage of
Jory soil.
2006 Eileen Vineyard
Estate
Pinot Noir
Eola Hills, Willamette Valley
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Planted in 1997, this is the youngest of our estate Pinot Noir
vineyards. It starts at about 700 feet making it the highest elevation
vineyard at Cristom.
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