WINEMAKER’S NOTES:
Showcasing the traditional winemaking techniques that are the hallmarks of Cristom’s house style – whole-cluster fermentations by native yeast, extended aging in French oak barrels, and no filtration – Cristom’s flagship Pinot Noir offers tremendous complexity of flavor, approachability in its youth, and unparalleled value.
TASTING NOTES:
A lively, precise and well-composed pinot with notes of sour cherries, red currants, crushed roses and mild spices on the nose, followed through to a medium body with bright acidity. It’s crisp and spot-on, with succulent wild berries at the center and verve throughout.
James Suckling, 94 pts.