2024 Cristom Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

ABOUT THE WINE

Sourced from a combination of Cristom’s estate vineyards and select sites throughout Oregon’s Willamette Valley, this Pinot Noir captures the freshness, nuance, and terroir-driven character that have made the region internationally renowned. The cool growing conditions of the 2024 vintage allowed for gradual ripening, preserving aromatic lift and natural acidity while developing depth and concentration.

Fermented with native yeasts and partial whole clusters, the wine gains additional complexity, texture, and aromatic detail. Aging in French oak barrels enhances structure and subtle spice while maintaining purity of fruit and vineyard expression.

The resulting wine offers layered flavors of red cherry, cranberry, plum, and pomegranate alongside notes of dried herbs, earth, and soft baking spice. Fine-grained tannins and lively acidity provide both immediacy and aging potential, making the wine equally appealing now or with additional cellaring.

A versatile companion at the table, this Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with roasted poultry, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, pork loin, duck, and earthy vegetarian dishes.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Cristom Vineyards has become one of Oregon’s most respected producers through its dedication to site-driven wines, sustainable farming, and meticulous craftsmanship. Founded by the Gerrie family in the Eola-Amity Hills, the estate is known for producing Pinot Noirs that balance elegance, structure, and transparency of terroir.

Cristom practices environmentally conscious farming focused on biodiversity, soil vitality, and long-term vineyard health. In the cellar, the winery embraces minimal intervention, native fermentations, and traditional techniques that allow each vineyard and vintage to speak clearly.

Their wines are celebrated for their purity, complexity, and age-worthiness, offering refined expressions of the Willamette Valley that consistently reflect both place and philosophy.