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Cristom, Pinot Noir "Jessie", 2023

Red Wine from Willamette Valley, United States
by Cristom
$89.99
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Jessie is the steepest of Cristom's four "estate family" Pinots — Paul Gerrie named it for his paternal grandmother Jessie Sommers Gerrie, and it climbs from roughly 320 to 550 feet on one of the most dramatic slopes in Oregon. Planted in 1994 to Pommard and Dijon clones at dense 2,311 vines per acre, the block forces roots deep through a patchwork of shallow Witzel and Ritner basalts at the top to deeper Jory and Nekia downslope. That density and soil shift produce a Pinot with extra lift and tension — Jessie's signature is its high-toned aromatics, floral perfume, and electric acidity. Whole-cluster fermented in Steve Doerner's classic Cristom style, the 2023 is fragrant, energetic, and altogether singular.

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Antonio Galloni

94 points

"The 2023 Pinot Noir Jessie Vineyard entices with a dark floral presence as lavender and crushed violets open the stage for citrus-infused raspberries. Velvety and elegant in style, it reveals depths of ripe red and blue fruits riding a stream of cooling acidity. Fine-grained tannins add youthful poise as the 2023 tapers off with impressive balance." —Eric Guido

Robert Parker

93 points

"The 2023 Pinot Noir Jessie Vineyard was fermented with 45% whole clusters and matured for 18 months in 32% new French oak. It floods the senses with wild cherry, pomegranate, flint, cured meats and pipe tobacco aromas. The medium-bodied palate is powerfully styled with concentrated, savory flavors and chalky tannins. It’s balanced by refreshing acidity and has a long, layered finish. 808 cases were made." —Erin Brooks

Decanter

97 points

"Red-fruited and ethereally floral, with mint leaves, pine sap, ocean air and taut red berries all leaping from the glass. An underlying savoury character from the 45% whole-cluster element lifts red fruits, turning to blue fruits and forest floor. This site cools in the afternoon, protected from the sun by the forest and the steep slope, which keeps plenty of freshness and frames its ageability and elegance."

Wine Spectator

94 points

"Keenly structured and detailed, showing handsome flavors of raspberry and blueberry highlighted by black tea and forest floor tones as this builds tension and richness toward refined tannins."

More about Cristom

Founder and owner Paul Gerrie has used his skills as an engineer and avid researcher to pursue his passion for wine. On his travels to France, he was introduced to and embraced the traditional growing practices of Burgundy which he now instills in his own wines. Use of whole cluster and native yeast fermentation allows for the fruit and land to truly express themselves and Cristom has also farmed sustainably since 1992.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Pinot Noir

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Try it with seared duck breast, roast pheasant, mushroom tart, or salmon with herbs. Excellent with beet salads, soft-rind cheeses, lamb meatballs, or pasta with porcini.

Tasting Profile

Medium-bodied with bright red cherry, cranberry, hibiscus, violet, and a wash of dried Provençal herbs. Whole-cluster spice lifts the nose, acidity is energetic, and the finish is elegant, perfumed, and long.

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