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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.2 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 22 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by oldwines on 12/30/2023 & rated 94 points: Bottle opened Pnp and acquired ink early 2019 served late in the evening to the members of the family staying at our place after the large Holiday party. This had that lovely lightness of texture yet density of flavor I love in good Pinot. Bright acidity, smooth mouthfeel, elegant and full of flavor. Mostly cherry fruit with some earthy and spicy elements and licorice and rose petals. Will likely evolve significantly with more aeration. Everyone really loved this. (583 views) | | | Tasted by Scamber on 1/30/2023: Mid tone and mid weight, still mouth coating. (649 views) | | | Tasted by bjamesclark on 1/9/2022 & rated 92 points: Cristom Vertical (Eola Amity Hills AVA): Dijon (113, 114, 115, 777) & Pommard. 48% Whole Cluster. Aged 18 months in French oak, 56% new.
In the glass the '16 Louise is red fruited with notes of cherry, pomegranate, wild strawberry and brambly raspberry that comes laced with gentle spice notes, salty minerals, rooibos, rose hip and touches of tobacco and herbs.
Moderate intensity with the entry onto the palate with a more polished and smooth tannin structure than on the Paul tasted in this vertical. Acidity is above moderate and keeps the wine zesty. Flavors come through with notes of red cherry, pomegranate, red plum, wild strawberry and nuances of florals, smoke, minerals, saline, rooibos, and hints of spice and herbs. the finish lingers.
The best in the vertical. (1201 views) | | | Tasted by PLiu on 2/7/2021 & rated 92 points: A lovely, lighter and floral pinot. Elegant and still fruit forward with medium acidity. There is absolutely NO cherry cola to this wine. The red fruits are showing some mushroomy and earthy age but not nothing old school or old world about it. This shows so much class above Cristom's regular Eola, plus the 2016 vintage really shows through. A big cut above the 2015. Great drinking spot now; I wouldn't hold too much longer as the beautiful fruit is what make this so lovely. (1614 views) | | | Tasted by krhaugh on 7/16/2020 & rated 90 points: Consistent Cristom Louise vineyard. A nice drinking wine. (1815 views) | | | Tasted by Orso58 on 6/19/2020 & rated 90 points: Red, with purple tones, quite deep for a pinot noir
Nose dominated by violets and plums, very rich indeed
Very soft on the palate, lacks some freshness - simply too juicy to my taste. (1660 views) | | | Tasted by Château de Farmer on 2/8/2020 & rated 89 points: Certainly not Sonoma and not Burgundy. But past that I was a little disappointed by the complexity of the flavors. It was balanced and would likely age nicely with the acid, but it seemed to be lost in the middle of new and old world with some character missing. (1742 views) | | | Tasted by daghaug on 1/24/2020: Mørk frukt (moreller og kirsebær) og litte grann pepper på duft. Etterhvert dukker en parfymert duft av blomster opp, men holder seg i bakgrunnen. Varm, fyldig og rund munnfølelse. Hint av cola på smak. Seriøs og godt laga vin som smaker deilig, men likevel ikke er helt vår stil. Elegant nok, men litt på den søte sida. Litt eikepreg i ettersmaken. (1452 views) | | | Tasted by mark2eye on 9/21/2019 & rated 93 points: Funky, cherry cola, rasberry jam, and cranberry sauce. Great example of a top tier Oregon Pinot. (1418 views) | | | Tasted by Iceman611 on 9/17/2019 & rated 92 points: Wow factor was the purity of fruit and lightness of body. Reminiscent of a burgundy but less earthy. Nice acidity. Very easy to drink. Not as substantial as Was the Eileen 2015 but very nice. (1097 views) | | | Tasted by Wine&GardenLover on 9/1/2019 & rated 93 points: Remington’s Restaurant Chicago. Decanted & enjoyed over 1.5 hours.
Bright red color. Black cherry, cola, spice notes, & terroir on the nose. Floral too?
Light but substantial enough to go well with lobster deviled eggs, tuna poke w/avocado, & steak. Floral, spicy, cola, & cherry on the palate with a lovely mid palate finish. (1076 views) | | | Tasted by Pebben on 8/27/2019 & rated 93 points: From memory: Ahhh – superb quality on display here (which you kind of expect given the price-tag…). Has that seamless weightlessness combined with a profound depth of flavour one must be prepared to pay up for to experience. Lovely, smooth Pinot fruit – not a whole lot of complexity yet – just delicious, easy drinking all night! PS: When throwing out the empty bottle, I saw that this was actually the 2015 vintage – sorry about the faulty entry… (915 views) |
| By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, Oregon: An Embarrassment of Riches and Richness (Jun 2019) (6/1/2019)
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| Cristom Producer websitePinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Oregon Oregon Wine, Oregon Wineries (Oregon Wine Board)Willamette Valley Willamette Valley Wineries Association | Willamette Valley (Oregon Wine Board)
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