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.
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100% Pinot Noir
Eileen Vineyard (Eola-Amity Hills AVA)
Named after co-founder of Cristom Vineyards: Eileen Gerrie
545-737 ft. elevation
Planted in 1997
South, southeast, and eastern aspect
Columbia River basalts including Jory, Saum, Nekia, RItner, Witzel, and Yamhill soil series
100% native yeast fermentation
51% whole cluster
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 32% new French oak
Unfined and unfiltered
816 cases produced
13.5% abv
Details
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Grape Variety
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Vintage
2022
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Sustainable
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Light Bodied