Opened for an hour or two before drinking. This is in a good place A lovely pinot with great Burgundian credentials. All the 2014 single vineyards seem to be drinking well
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P&P with about 25 min of airtime in the glass before pouncing. Aromas comprise mostly of Sassafras along with root vegetables and some sweet baking type spices. Good showing, I think the Louise vineyard is the lowest in elevation amongst the ‘ladies’ aka the other Cristom single vineyards, and the earliest to mature. Seems about right, with the dark spice laden fruit fully woven into the wines nooks and crannies - very clean, with good closing bite on the finish. No danger of falling off a cliff, but it’s ready.
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Tight on opening, needed about 20 minutes to start showing floral and raspberry aromas, also herbs, licorice and baking spice, chalky finish. Lively, with a lovely long finish. A great match with Thanksgiving dinner.
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Possibly my favorite American winery for Pinot, expertly straddling New world and Old. Raspberries and cigar box with damp forest undergrowth, deliciously complex. Silky tannins and tangy acidity, drinking great today and likely over the next 3 to 5 years.
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Consumed June 2021 at about age 7. Starting to develop an orange rim, but still holding on to a nice ruby core. Aromatically a bit reticent upon immediate pouring. First impression is that of a very savory wine. Garden herbs, tomato leaf, mushroom, and rubbed sage all very pronounced. With some swirling and coaxing, I teased out some of its fruit core. Stewed plum and dried cherry laced with some sweet barrel notes, and allspice overtones.
Most of all this wine drinks very balanced. Super silky - good acidity without being biting, nice tannic structure but not astringent. Just exactly perfect.
Paired amazingly with meatloaf, mashed potatoes and green beans. Honestly don't think I could conceive of a better pairing.
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Nose of black cherry, black plum, and tree bark. Dry palate of black plum, cherry and cranberry mixes with tea, leather, and wet earth. Soft cherry red fruit finish is also dry, adding light tannins, wet stones, and wet wood. I've had better from this producer.
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No formal tasting note -drank with some hangar steak while watching game 2 of the NBA opener game. Polished off the bottle just as LeBron was polishing off the Clippers...
Nice bright pinot flavors and aromas with good acidity and a decent finish, but nothing special here compared to the Mount Jefferson cuvee which sells for half the cost.
This has put on some weight and has shown some improvement from a bottle drunk about 20 months ago. I would hold for another couple of years to see if additional complexity develops...
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Decanted >1 hour. Light ripe red fruit with spice, vanilla and cola. In the mouth, a hint of caramel and delicious red fruit. Beautiful wine n a fabulous drinking window.
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Sad to say no detailed notes but very good Oregon Pinot. Agree with others that no need to drink soon. Still has lots of life and tannins can still integrate more. Special place in our hearts since we walked through that part of the vineyards a year or so ago
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Terroir-istes International - USA-Oregon-Willamette Pinot Noir (Bishopscourt): Light crimson in colour, the wine has a perfumed bouquet that is attractive and filled with gunflint, red cherry, vanilla, and blossom - Quite Chambolle-like. A succulent, rich entry with concentration and alluring cherry and vanilla fruit supported by grippy tannins. Nicely balanced, the wine is bolder than the previous wine yet maintains a tension in the mid-palate. There is a touch of heat from the alcohol, and although the wine lacked a little finesse, it was enjoyable.
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A well made Pinot with lots of upside. A bit acidic at the moment for my taste but popped and poured with little time to open. I think will be much better with a bit more time in the bottle or some real time to open before drinking.
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Bu en succ. Beaucoup de fruits, framboises surtout avec un peu d`épices. Boisé appuyé et assez moderne. La finale est longue mais l`alcool est un peu trop sentie, il y a de la chauffe!
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Decanted 6 hrs. Safely continues the hot streak Crisom has had in 2014, having the Eileen, the Jessie, and now this terrific Eileen. Over the stop aromatics, and I mean that in the best possible way. Producer specific aromatics of Sassafras, spicy blackberry, slight note of cured meat, and on and on. More lush and fruit forward than the Eileen and Jesse but absolutely not lack of structure even though the acidty is lower than one might expect if your not familiar with the house style. Seamless use of whole cluster. Absolutely worth drinking now but has decades ahead and a track record to prove. Steve Doerner and crew just killed this vintage.
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Flott vin dette. Aromaen har ett fint krydret preg, kirsebær, syrlige røde bær, sitronmelisse, ett lite hint av tobakk. Etter 3-4 timer kommer det også frem grapefrukt. Vanligvis så ville jeg merket 14 % alk., men her synes jeg alkoholen er fint integrert i frukten. Synes tanninene og syren gir en god balanse opp mot frukten. God lengde. Konsumert over 4 timer og utviklet seg fint hele veien. Fungerte utmerket til andebryst med enkelt tilbehør.
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Champagne and US Pinot tasting (Tords place): My least favourite Cristom so far. I dont know if it was a bad bottle or this is the standard for Louise 2014. Raspberry and oak flavours, but the alcoholic aromas was just to powerful in this one and ruined the balance.
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Tasted at the winery. This wine is fermented with 42% whole clusters and aged for 18 months in 51% new French oak with 14% ABV. It is a medium to dark ruby color with medium tannin and medium acidity. The nose had lots of dark ripe fruit but seemed a little reticent to me. The mouthfeel is intense yet somewhat lean and elegant. The palate has black raspberry, cherry and a spicy, long finish. I think this will be even much better on its 10th birthday.
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Musky dusty nose. Palate is much more mellow then the Jessie. But still earthy and stemmy. Not nearly as sharp and harsh as the Jessie. So this is the easier drinker. Jessie is spicier with more attitude.
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Cool blue fruits, menthol, spicy oak. Richer style, plenty of blue and black fruits – even with 40% whole bunch! Shows the different vineyard location.
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Expressive nose with bright red fruit and a juicy palate with and abundance of raspberries but also a hint of darker fruit. The acidity is great with lot of energy and we find some fine grained tannins. A forward and energetic wine.
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Dark raspberry fruit, the darkest of what I have tasted here. Palate is quite full (for Oregon Pinot) with a good amount of tannin (again, compared to the field) and then grip on the finish. Needs time but the stuffing is all there.
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Actually, over the hours that these opened up they became just amazing. Probably one of the best expressions of Cristom I have ever had, and certainly one of the best expressions of Willamette Pinot that I have had. To lay down for sure, but man what a treat.
Erin notes "as always, the chewiest." Maybe the most exotic perfume in the spice / stems / barrel direction as well. Soft, round and open on the palate. That is pretty darn good as well. Lots of gumption and power here, to lay down but delicious now.
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Tasting at Cristom (Winery Tasting Room, Willamette): Winery tasting. Tasted side-by-side with the 2013 Louise. A more concentrated, rich and forward vintage. The nose is full with rich, spicy, herby red fruit. Palate is rich and powerful. Bigger fruit profile is matched with more structure. Persistent richness through to the finish.
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5/6/2024 - neilsforest Likes this wine:
Opened for an hour or two before drinking. This is in a good place A lovely pinot with great Burgundian credentials. All the 2014 single vineyards seem to be drinking well
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11/29/2023 - Dale M wrote: 93 Points
P&P with about 25 min of airtime in the glass before pouncing. Aromas comprise mostly of Sassafras along with root vegetables and some sweet baking type spices. Good showing, I think the Louise vineyard is the lowest in elevation amongst the ‘ladies’ aka the other Cristom single vineyards, and the earliest to mature. Seems about right, with the dark spice laden fruit fully woven into the wines nooks and crannies - very clean, with good closing bite on the finish. No danger of falling off a cliff, but it’s ready.
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8/29/2023 - Vince_chip Likes this wine: 92 Points
Parfaitement à point. Assez typique de la région. Bien fait et agréable.
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6/18/2023 - stormygirl Likes this wine: 90 Points
This is stunning! Tannins have softened up, fruit has gotten a bit more serious. Drinking wonderfully !
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11/24/2022 - rrscellar Likes this wine: 92 Points
Similar to previous note. Needed about 30 min open to fully show
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11/24/2022 - Toasty Oak Likes this wine: 93 Points
Tight on opening, needed about 20 minutes to start showing floral and raspberry aromas, also herbs, licorice and baking spice, chalky finish. Lively, with a lovely long finish. A great match with Thanksgiving dinner.
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6/12/2022 - rrscellar Likes this wine: 92 Points
This is really in a great spot. Great acidity, round mouthfeel, good tannins, cedar. Long finish.
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6/1/2022 - Bob23 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Lovely poise and really nice balance. Still some vibrant acidity, nice dark red fruit, good persistence. Delicious.
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10/31/2021 - merlotsmile Likes this wine: 91 Points
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8/14/2021 - JDubyaMtl Likes this wine: 92 Points
Possibly my favorite American winery for Pinot, expertly straddling New world and Old. Raspberries and cigar box with damp forest undergrowth, deliciously complex. Silky tannins and tangy acidity, drinking great today and likely over the next 3 to 5 years.
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6/9/2021 - Jack Cranley Likes this wine: 92 Points
Consumed June 2021 at about age 7.
Starting to develop an orange rim, but still holding on to a nice ruby core.
Aromatically a bit reticent upon immediate pouring. First impression is that of a very savory wine. Garden herbs, tomato leaf, mushroom, and rubbed sage all very pronounced. With some swirling and coaxing, I teased out some of its fruit core. Stewed plum and dried cherry laced with some sweet barrel notes, and allspice overtones.
Most of all this wine drinks very balanced. Super silky - good acidity without being biting, nice tannic structure but not astringent. Just exactly perfect.
Paired amazingly with meatloaf, mashed potatoes and green beans. Honestly don't think I could conceive of a better pairing.
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4/26/2021 - VAGenius Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nose of black cherry, black plum, and tree bark. Dry palate of black plum, cherry and cranberry mixes with tea, leather, and wet earth. Soft cherry red fruit finish is also dry, adding light tannins, wet stones, and wet wood. I've had better from this producer.
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2/28/2021 - Dr. Wine MD PhD ;) Likes this wine: 90 Points
easy drinking pinot noir with aroma of strawberry/rasberry and oak and a medium body with soft to chewy tannins and a good finish of moderate length.
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12/5/2020 - wlcoleman wrote: 88 Points
Not digging it. Other vineyards and the estate cuvée are far superior. Very low QPR on this wine.
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7/31/2020 - Vancouver Likes this wine: 90 Points
No formal tasting note -drank with some hangar steak while watching game 2 of the NBA opener game. Polished off the bottle just as LeBron was polishing off the Clippers...
Nice bright pinot flavors and aromas with good acidity and a decent finish, but nothing special here compared to the Mount Jefferson cuvee which sells for half the cost.
This has put on some weight and has shown some improvement from a bottle drunk about 20 months ago. I would hold for another couple of years to see if additional complexity develops...
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4/20/2020 - krhaugh Likes this wine: 92 Points
Decanted >1 hour. Light ripe red fruit with spice, vanilla and cola. In the mouth, a hint of caramel and delicious red fruit. Beautiful wine n a fabulous drinking window.
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3/22/2020 - Smudge4! Likes this wine: 92 Points
Sad to say no detailed notes but very good Oregon Pinot. Agree with others that no need to drink soon. Still has lots of life and tannins can still integrate more. Special place in our hearts since we walked through that part of the vineyards a year or so ago
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1/1/2020 - bear Likes this wine:
Could use a little more time in the cellar as it was still a little closed, even after the bottle being open for 90 minutes or so.
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11/4/2019 - rikipedia Likes this wine: 90 Points
Terroir-istes International - USA-Oregon-Willamette Pinot Noir (Bishopscourt): Light crimson in colour, the wine has a perfumed bouquet that is attractive and filled with gunflint, red cherry, vanilla, and blossom - Quite Chambolle-like.
A succulent, rich entry with concentration and alluring cherry and vanilla fruit supported by grippy tannins. Nicely balanced, the wine is bolder than the previous wine yet maintains a tension in the mid-palate. There is a touch of heat from the alcohol, and although the wine lacked a little finesse, it was enjoyable.
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7/19/2019 - wlcoleman Likes this wine: 88 Points
A well made Pinot with lots of upside. A bit acidic at the moment for my taste but popped and poured with little time to open. I think will be much better with a bit more time in the bottle or some real time to open before drinking.
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7/15/2019 - rougeamore Likes this wine: 92 Points
Raspberry and cherry notes with notes of creme brûlée and lavender. Long finish. Very fine Pinot indeed.
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7/3/2019 - JKIndy wrote: 92 Points
Wonderful floral nose, medium body and medium finish. Cherry and pomegranate flavors.
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3/15/2019 - Hanibal wrote: flawed
corked
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2/9/2019 - maxima wrote: 88 Points
Bu en succ.
Beaucoup de fruits, framboises surtout avec un peu d`épices.
Boisé appuyé et assez moderne. La finale est longue mais l`alcool
est un peu trop sentie, il y a de la chauffe!
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10/31/2018 - Vancouver wrote: 85 Points
Bottle purchased at the winery about 18 months ago and stored properly ever since.
The wine (or maybe it was the bottle) seems to have shut down considerably since I tasted this at the winery about 18 months ago.
The color and structure are there , but this wine is totally shut down.
Got some of the expected aromas and flavour after a lot of coaxing in the glass, but nothing more.
Judgement reserved
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3/24/2018 - WGP_77 Likes this wine: 92 Points
nice mineral pinot, very Burgundian in style
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10/22/2017 - Dale M wrote: 93 Points
Decanted 6 hrs. Safely continues the hot streak Crisom has had in 2014, having the Eileen, the Jessie, and now this terrific Eileen. Over the stop aromatics, and I mean that in the best possible way. Producer specific aromatics of Sassafras, spicy blackberry, slight note of cured meat, and on and on. More lush and fruit forward than the Eileen and Jesse but absolutely not lack of structure even though the acidty is lower than one might expect if your not familiar with the house style. Seamless use of whole cluster. Absolutely worth drinking now but has decades ahead and a track record to prove. Steve Doerner and crew just killed this vintage.
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9/29/2017 - Bernt Olav wrote: 92 Points
Flott vin dette. Aromaen har ett fint krydret preg, kirsebær, syrlige røde bær, sitronmelisse, ett lite hint av tobakk. Etter 3-4 timer kommer det også frem grapefrukt. Vanligvis så ville jeg merket 14 % alk., men her synes jeg alkoholen er fint integrert i frukten. Synes tanninene og syren gir en god balanse opp mot frukten. God lengde. Konsumert over 4 timer og utviklet seg fint hele veien. Fungerte utmerket til andebryst med enkelt tilbehør.
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9/15/2017 - Bobhelge wrote: 86 Points
Champagne and US Pinot tasting (Tords place): My least favourite Cristom so far. I dont know if it was a bad bottle or this is the standard for Louise 2014. Raspberry and oak flavours, but the alcoholic aromas was just to powerful in this one and ruined the balance.
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9/15/2017 - Torchy wrote: 87 Points
Vin I Nord Sparkling and US Pinot (Tords house): Nose with raspberry, some wet soil and dirt. Significant tannins are at the expense of fruit which is absent. Tame.
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8/22/2017 - oldwines Likes this wine: 93 Points
Tasted at the winery. This wine is fermented with 42% whole clusters and aged for 18 months in 51% new French oak with 14% ABV. It is a medium to dark ruby color with medium tannin and medium acidity. The nose had lots of dark ripe fruit but seemed a little reticent to me. The mouthfeel is intense yet somewhat lean and elegant. The palate has black raspberry, cherry and a spicy, long finish. I think this will be even much better on its 10th birthday.
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8/20/2017 - propapapa Likes this wine: 91 Points
Musky dusty nose. Palate is much more mellow then the Jessie. But still earthy and stemmy. Not nearly as sharp and harsh as the Jessie. So this is the easier drinker. Jessie is spicier with more attitude.
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6/30/2017 - RieslingFanatic wrote:
Cool blue fruits, menthol, spicy oak. Richer style, plenty of blue and black fruits – even with 40% whole bunch! Shows the different vineyard location.
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5/29/2017 - Ultimatewinekick_Andreas wrote: 92 Points
Expressive nose with bright red fruit and a juicy palate with and abundance of raspberries but also a hint of darker fruit. The acidity is great with lot of energy and we find some fine grained tannins. A forward and energetic wine.
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3/19/2017 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Dark raspberry fruit, the darkest of what I have tasted here. Palate is quite full (for Oregon Pinot) with a good amount of tannin (again, compared to the field) and then grip on the finish. Needs time but the stuffing is all there.
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3/14/2017 - ews3 wrote: 92 Points
Two days tasting in Oregon; 3/13/2017-3/14/2017 (Willamette Valley, OR): deeper fruit profile vs the eileen. red plum. still some herbal notes. most seemed to prefer this, but i preferred the complexity of the Eileen. splitting hairs though. softer profile, with beautiful tannins.
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1/12/2017 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Actually, over the hours that these opened up they became just amazing. Probably one of the best expressions of Cristom I have ever had, and certainly one of the best expressions of Willamette Pinot that I have had. To lay down for sure, but man what a treat.
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1/11/2017 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Erin notes "as always, the chewiest." Maybe the most exotic perfume in the spice / stems / barrel direction as well. Soft, round and open on the palate. That is pretty darn good as well. Lots of gumption and power here, to lay down but delicious now.
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10/6/2016 - Nanda wrote: 93 Points
Tasting at Cristom (Winery Tasting Room, Willamette): Winery tasting. Tasted side-by-side with the 2013 Louise. A more concentrated, rich and forward vintage. The nose is full with rich, spicy, herby red fruit. Palate is rich and powerful. Bigger fruit profile is matched with more structure. Persistent richness through to the finish.
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