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.
What importer Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine...
100% Pinot NoirSourced from 22 vineyards sites in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA52% Estate fruitVolcanic basalt and marine sedimentary soilsHand-harvested and hand-sorted44% whole cluster1-3 punch-downs daily in 1.5 – 7 ton open-top fermentersGentled pressed in a pneumatic bladder pressUnfined and unfilteredAged 11 months in French oak (20% new)13.5% abv
Details
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Grape Variety
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Vintage
2022
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Size
375ml
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Farming Practice
Organic
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Style
Earthy , Rich , Spicy
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Medium Bodied