Reviews & Ratings

2009 Cristom Vineyards Pinot Noir "Marjorie Vineyard"

Winery: Cristom Vineyards

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Marjorie Vineyard"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Eola Amity Hills

State or country: OR

Price: $50

Cases produced: 434

KWG Score: 92 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)

Review date: June 14, 2012

Wine Review: This red colored Pinot Noir opens with a musty oak and plum like bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, very well balanced, and smooth. The flavor profile is a very tasty strawberry with nicely integrated plum and gentle oak. I also detected a hint in red cherry and cinnamon spice as well. This wine is pretty complex. The finish is dry and its mild tannins are slightly prolonged. This is the most impressive wine that I covered from the Cristom portfolio this year. I would pair it with a thyme seasoned pork tenderloin. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Forward flavors of strawberry preserves and candied orange, suggestive of marmalade, along with a streak of root beer and pleasing spice. - Paul Gregutt

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