Pinot Noir 'Marjorie'

• Certified LIVE Sustainable
• 100% Pinot Noir
• Marjorie Vineyard (Eola-Amity Hills AVA)
• Named after founder Paul Gerrie’s mother
• Marjorie Vineyard was the only existing vineyard on the property when Cristom was established
• 495-620 ft. elevation
• Planted in 1982, replantings in 2004
• East-southeastern aspect
• Columbia River basalts including Yamhill, Saum and Witzel soil series
• 48% whole cluster
• 100% native yeast fermentation
• 1-3-punchdowns daily in 1.5-5 ton open-top fermenters
• Gently pressed in a pneumatic bladder press and moved to barrel by gravity
• Aged 17 months in 36% new French oak
• Unfined and unfiltered
• 655 cases produced
• 13.5% abv

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