2019 Cristom Pinot Noir Mt. Jefferson Cuvée
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The 2019 Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Pinot Noir is composed of 52% estate fruit. It was fermented with 40% whole clusters, and the wine matured for 11 months in 30% new French oak. It takes several minutes to unfold from struck flint and savory character to reveal red cherry, cranberry, tobacco, forest floor and Fernet aromas. The medium-bodied palate is softly chalky and fresh, holding on to a layer of new-oak spice, and it has an elegant, floral finish. It's in a bit of a closed phase and will benefit from 3-5 years in bottle. 9,665 cases were made.
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Brilliant ruby-red. Spice-accented red and blue fruits, candied rose and baking spices on the fragrant nose. An undercurrent of juicy acidity supports spice-tinged black raspberry, bitter cherry and boysenberry flavors that turn sweeter with air. Shows fine clarity on the persistent, red-fruit-driven finish, which is framed by well-knit, slowly building tannins. 40% whole clusters and 31% new French oak.
This is very seductive on the nose with ripe strawberry, spice, flowers and hints of cloves. Full-bodied, but very reserved and tight with chewy, polished tannins and a long, long finish. Racy and structured. Try after 2024.