Cristom
Estate Eola-Amity Hills Syrah
Eola - Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
When I first opened, I was pretty shocked at how young it seemed. Lots of oak and restrained fruit. I decanted, and after an hour it began to show its age. Cigar box, leather, and currant. On the palate it was still fairly bright and mostly primary. Black fruit, some spice, a little vanilla on the back. Unmistakably new world. All in all drinking well for a nearly decade old wine.
When I first opened, I was pretty shocked at how young it seemed. Lots of oak and restrained fruit. I decanted, and after an hour it began to show its age. Cigar box, leather, and currant. On the palate it was still fairly bright and mostly primary. Black fruit, some spice, a little vanilla on the back. Unmistakably new world. All in all drinking well for a nearly decade old wine.
Apr 1st, 2023
Wow. Opens with forest floor. Cherry and some olive notes. Well balanced. Had with Viet.
Wow. Opens with forest floor. Cherry and some olive notes. Well balanced. Had with Viet.
Apr 12th, 2020
Tastes like a bold Pinot noir, peppery taste
Tastes like a bold Pinot noir, peppery taste
Jul 3rd, 2017Well if you don't know, now you know... Amazing Syrah from Cristom. Their undiscovered gem!
Well if you don't know, now you know... Amazing Syrah from Cristom. Their undiscovered gem!
Mar 30th, 2017Cristom is by FAR my favorite Pinot from Oregon. It's smooth and well balanced. You can drink it on its own or with food. It has a terrific nose of cherry and spice. It's perfect. Cristom does Pinot perfectly. Absolutely excellent wine. And a great price point!
Cristom is by FAR my favorite Pinot from Oregon. It's smooth and well balanced. You can drink it on its own or with food. It has a terrific nose of cherry and spice. It's perfect. Cristom does Pinot perfectly. Absolutely excellent wine. And a great price point!
Jan 15th, 2017
Have liked/loved Cristom PNs over the years, but feel stupid in have not got into the syrahs.
Have liked/loved Cristom PNs over the years, but feel stupid in have not got into the syrahs.
Apr 11th, 2019
