- Practicing Biodynamic/Organic
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Cristom Estate: Eileen, Jessie, Louise, Paul Gerrie Vineyards
- Grower sites: Armstrong, Bjornson, Durant, Holmes Hill, Luminous Hills, RPG, Stermer, Stiling, and Witness Tree Vineyards
- Combination Jory volcanic soils and Willakenzie marine sedimentary soils
- 42% whole-cluster
- Native yeast fermentation
- Aged 9 months on its lees in 16% new French oak
- Unfined, unfiltered
- 4,850 cases produced
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2024
Country:
United States
Region:
Oregon
Appellation:
Willamette
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-CRI-06-24 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
90
Date
2025-11-06
"A new wine from Cristom, the 2024 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley comes mainly from purchased fruit and a small amount of estate fruit. It was fermented with 42% whole clusters and matured for nine months in 16% new French oak. It has open-knit aromas of red and black cherries, charcuterie, damp earth and fallen leaves. The medium-bodied palate pairs concentrated fruit with well-integrated oak spice. It's structured by silky tannins and juicy acidity and has an easygoing finish. 4,895 cases were made."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2023
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2025-06-06
"Earthy, flinty aromas lead to fresh, crunchy red and black fruit flavors in this bottling. An edgy, moderately tannic texture comes from the climate and the use of 45% whole clusters in the fermentation. Drink now or hold."
2023
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2025-07-31
"The 2023 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley seduces with a bouquet of crushed raspberry and black cherry elevated by sweet sage and lavender. Inner sweetness and soothingly round textures open the palate. Vibrantly ripe wild berry fruits take center stage. Crisp tannins linger on the long, perfumed, pleasantly chewy finish."