Cristom - Pinot Noir Louise Vineyard Willamette Valley 2021 (750ml)
| Producer | Cristom |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Oregon |
| Subregion | Willamette |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Item# | 76770 |
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Cristom Description
Established in 1993, Louise Vineyard is named for Cristom Winegrower and Owner Tom Gerrie's great-grandmother. Planted to the lowest slopes of the Cristom estate, Louise Vineyard is one of the most geologically complex sites on the farm. A microcosm of the diversity of soils in the Eola-Amity Hills, Louise is predominantly planted over a range of volcanic soils and is the only vineyard site on the estate that is also influenced by Missoula Flood Silts further contributing to the intensity and complexity of fruit. Protected by a small forest to the west and south, Louise is more sheltered from the cold Pacific Ocean winds than the other estate vineyards, helping to soften the focused acidity in the wines. Collectively the vines stitched into the Louise Vineyard hillside are now the oldest at Cristom - more than 26-years-old - helping to bring balance, grace and a greater sense of place to the single vineyard wine.
Jeb Dunnuck: 94 Points
Also pouring a deep ruby hue, the 2021 Pinot Noir Louise Vineyard is floral and fruity initially on opening and has a delicate warming feel, with notes of cardamom, Asian spice, mixed red and black berries, wet stone, and cedar. Medium to full-bodied, it’s generous and inviting right out of the gate, although it will do well over the coming 8-10 years and should develop more umami richness and savory nature. Right now, it’s rather primary, although it’s well-balanced and has a great finish, with velvety tannins and even-keeled acidity.
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