95pts James Suckling

Very firm, focused and concentrated, showing pure black cherries and blackcurrants on a lively frame of nervy acidity and moderate tannins. Mouthwatering acidity, with fruit expanding on the palate and spices like cloves and cinnamon developing. Drink now or hold.

Tasting Notes

A fresh, wild, and savory expression with vibrant acidity and an elegant structure. Earth-laced fruit aromas of blackberry bramble, dark cherry, and huckleberry seamlessly intertwine with savory hints of curry leaves and lobster mushrooms, accented by subtle notes of dried orange peel and baking spices. Earthy and floral elements—forest floor, conifer needles, and rose hips—carry through to the palate, beautifully integrated with effusive raspberry and cherry notes, leading to a long, spicy finish.

About the Wine

Our Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Pinot Noir is the first Pinot Noir of the vintage to be crafted after multiple tastings of every individual barrel, it captures the best of the Eola-Amity Hills. This is the 29th vintage of this iconic Pinot Noir blend which comprises a record 77% Cristom Estate fruit from Cristom’s world-class Estate vineyards, combined with exceptional fruit from esteemed neighbors. Our Estate vineyards are planted across a diverse array of soil types, elevations, and aspects, further shaped by coastal winds and volcanic geology, all adding to the character, fruit, and structure that give “Mt. Jeff” its well-deserved reputation as one of the most stylistically consistent Pinot Noirs in the world. 

About the Winery

Cristom Vineyards was established in 1992 by the Gerrie family to grow and craft distinguished wines of place that honor individual sites and traditional techniques. Family-owned for over thirty years, we remain stewards of our east-facing volcanic hillside in the Eola-Amity Hills focused on growing benchmark Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Bringing together biodynamic and organic farming methods, we farm the land with the next 100-years in mind. Our winegrowing centers on the philosophy that the greatest expression of terroir produces the finest wines. The cornerstone of our winemaking is rooted in traditional methods – site selection, low yields, whole-cluster fermentation and native yeasts – to produce balanced, dynamic wines of intensity, structure and length.