Cristom Pinot Noir 'Paul Gerrie Vineyard' (Eola-Amity Hills, OR) '22

Cristom Vineyards Pinot Noir 'Paul Gerrie Vineyard' (Eola-Amity Hills, OR) is a powerful and structured wine from Cristom’s high-elevation, volcanic-soil estate. Named after the winery’s founder, the vineyard benefits from cool ocean breezes, native yeasts, and sustainable farming practices that produce concentrated, age-worthy Pinot Noir. This 2022 release showcases vivid acidity, firm tannins, and layered flavors of cherry, raspberry, citrus, and spice, finishing with earthy and mineral depth. Fermented with 50% whole clusters and aged in just 17% new oak, it is vibrant and tightly wound today, with the potential to evolve beautifully through 2045. Only 593 cases were produced. Critical Acclaim: 98 pts – Jeb Dunnuck 97 pts – International Wine Report 96 pts – Decanter, James Suckling, Owen Bargreen 94+ pts – Vinous