Cristom

Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

9.1158 ratings
9.115 pro ratings
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Joe Paradise

Lean but complex. Cran/raspberry, violet, forest floor and a good kind of vegetal complexity. Firm medium tannin and long finish. Delicious, classic style. Would love to revisit a few years down the road.

Lean but complex. Cran/raspberry, violet, forest floor and a good kind of vegetal complexity. Firm medium tannin and long finish. Delicious, classic style. Would love to revisit a few years down the road.

1 person found it helpfulJan 6th, 2017
Chris Zitzman

Some very welcome, outstanding juice that sent the grilled lamb chops to another level of "Yumville"
#cristom, @pinotnoir @CraigiesonPark

Some very welcome, outstanding juice that sent the grilled lamb chops to another level of "Yumville"
#cristom, @pinotnoir @CraigiesonPark

Oct 5th, 2016
Sipping Fine Wine

Produced since 1994 and named for Mt. Jefferson in the Cascade Range that is east of Cristom Vineyards and visible from their tasting room. From a blend of estate vineyard grapes, the wine is Ruby with red berry flavors and spice. On the palate strawberry flavors with tea leaves and cola notes, fresh and vibrant. The fruit carries through the finish on a medium length ending. Tasting Sample.

Produced since 1994 and named for Mt. Jefferson in the Cascade Range that is east of Cristom Vineyards and visible from their tasting room. From a blend of estate vineyard grapes, the wine is Ruby with red berry flavors and spice. On the palate strawberry flavors with tea leaves and cola notes, fresh and vibrant. The fruit carries through the finish on a medium length ending. Tasting Sample.

Aug 29th, 2016
Kyle Groombridge

What a delicious and aromatic Pinot noir. Speaks to oregon's elegance and nuance. The nose is so gorgeous with floral tones, market cherry, pomegranate, and ethereal tones that I can't even describe. The palate is fresh, lean, and vibrant, with pomegranate and a touch of cinnamon spice. Cranberry on the finish. This wine gave me an experience - something wine should do, but hasn't lately. Phenomenal value for the money, showing the vintage, lean but precise and edgy.

What a delicious and aromatic Pinot noir. Speaks to oregon's elegance and nuance. The nose is so gorgeous with floral tones, market cherry, pomegranate, and ethereal tones that I can't even describe. The palate is fresh, lean, and vibrant, with pomegranate and a touch of cinnamon spice. Cranberry on the finish. This wine gave me an experience - something wine should do, but hasn't lately. Phenomenal value for the money, showing the vintage, lean but precise and edgy.

Aug 27th, 2016
Bryant Bickel

Always solid, 2013 is light lean, and has nice acid.

Always solid, 2013 is light lean, and has nice acid.

Jul 13th, 2016
Lauren Duda

The cuvee is always lovely. Not too in your face but great body and balanced earthiness.

The cuvee is always lovely. Not too in your face but great body and balanced earthiness.

Feb 2nd, 2019
Matt Sharp

One of the better wines I can purchase at my local grocery when wine shop isn’t open. Good Oregon Pinot. Not the best I’ve ever had but will purchase again on a Monday.

One of the better wines I can purchase at my local grocery when wine shop isn’t open. Good Oregon Pinot. Not the best I’ve ever had but will purchase again on a Monday.

Feb 6th, 2018
Rick K
9.1

Still a bit tight. Good years ahead.

Still a bit tight. Good years ahead.

Dec 29th, 2017
Naoki Otani

2日目は香りが良い
味は少し落ち着きすぎだど
10.17.2017

2日目は香りが良い
味は少し落ち着きすぎだど
10.17.2017

Oct 18th, 2017
JKT
9.1

JL Oregon tasting 9/12/17. $28. Nose of dark red fruits and berries with a bit of smokey notes. Medium body and palate of acids and fruits with long finish. Good structure. 8300 cases.

JL Oregon tasting 9/12/17. $28. Nose of dark red fruits and berries with a bit of smokey notes. Medium body and palate of acids and fruits with long finish. Good structure. 8300 cases.

Sep 13th, 2017