2017 Cristom Pinot Noir Mt. Jefferson Cuvée
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The 2017 Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Pinot Noir is composed of 60% estate fruit. It was fermented with 47% whole clusters, and the wine matured for 11 months in 20% new French oak. It has intense aromas of cranberry, bitter orange, mushrooms, graphite and baking spices. The medium-bodied palate offers a detailed core of fruit structured by supple tannins and bright acidity, and it has a long, delicate finish. 9,835 cases were made.
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Quite light, vibrant and savoury. No excess sweetness and sufficiently ripe tannins make this a suitable food partner. A fine emissary for Oregon that withstands competition from its Californian counterparts well. (JR)
Brilliant red. Displays aromas of ripe red berries and cherry, along with subtle cola, woodsmoke and Asian spice nuances. Sweet and penetrating on the palate, offering juicy, spice-laced cherry and raspberry flavors that flesh out and deepen slowly on the back half. A smoky note emerges on the penetrating finish, which features fine-grained tannins and lingering red fruit preserve and floral qualities.
An attractive array of rich red to dark cherries that delivers a fine layer of perfume and a wealth of bright raspberries and red cherries. The palate is subtly earthy and gently spicy with a very plush and assertive core of blueberries and red cherries. Smooth, supple and very energetic. Drink over the next six to eight years.