Cristom Reserve Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, USA

克里斯頓珍藏黑皮諾干紅葡萄酒

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The 1994 Pinot Noir Reserve reveals a healthy dark ruby color, followed by a super nose of herbs, smoked meats, and lavishly ripe fruit (cherries, plums, and black-raspberries). There is also a smoky, gamey quality reminiscent of a wine from Burgundy's Cote de Nuits. The wine is ripe and medium to full-bodied, with a sweet mid-section crammed with fruit. The tannin in the finish is far better integrated than in the Marjorie Vineyard. The Reserve offering will benefit from 1-2 years of cellaring and should drink well for 10-12 years. Former Easterner and Burgundy lover Paul Gerrie had the foresight to hire from Josh Jensen's Calera Vineyards, winemaker Steve Doener. This team appears to be on the verge of exploiting Christom's full potential. Christom is one of only a handful of Oregon Pinot Noir estates to not destem, preferring to utilize the stems during the vinification. In Burgundy, this practice has largely fallen out of favor, with the exception of the Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Domaine Dujac, Domaine l'Arlot, and in some vintages, Domaine Leroy. Tel. (503) 375-3068