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Red dry
Established in 1993, Louise Vineyard is named for Cristom Winegrower and owner Tom Gerrie's great-grandmother. Planted to the lowest slopes of the Cristom estate, Louise Vineyard is one of the most geologically complex sites on the farm. A microcosm of the diversity of soils in the Eola-Amity Hills, Louise is predominantly planted over a range of volcanic soils and is the only vineyard site on the estate that is also influenced by Missoula Flood Silts further contributing to the intensity and complexity of fruit . Protected by a small forest to the west and south, Louise is more sheltered from the cold Pacific Ocean winds than the other estate vineyards, helping to soften the focused acidity in the wines. Collectively the vines stitched into the Louise Vineyard hillside are now the oldest at Cristom - more than 26-years-old - helping to bring balance, grace and a greater sense of place to the single vineyard wine.
Serve at 14-16 °C with duck dishes, lamb ribs or beef tartare, porcini mushrooms.
"Cristom Vineyards," located in the Willamette Valley, Oregon, was established in 1992 by the Gerrie family. Their goal was to create exceptional wines that reflect unique growing sites, using old-world technologies and combining biodynamic and organic farming methods. The farm's philosophy is based on traditional methods: careful site selection, low yields, whole cluster fermentation, and native yeasts. "Cristom" aims to produce balanced, dynamic, intense, firmly structured, and long-lived wines. The "Cristom" brand was created by artist Timothy Tyler, and the name "Cristom" is a combination of the names of Gerrie's two children, Christine and Tom. "Cristom" wines are the product of many uniquely determined individual lives and interpretations of the land, craftsmanship, values, and principles carefully nurtured over time.
Wine Style
"Cristom Vineyards" wines are characterized by a distinctive character that reflects the uniqueness of the Willamette Valley terroir. They are elegant, harmonious, and complex, suitable for both youth and maturity.
Prestigious Vineyards
"Cristom Vineyards" owns several prestigious vineyards in the Willamette Valley, which are renowned for their unique growing conditions:
These prestigious vineyards are complemented by other, lesser-known but equally valuable plots where 'Pinot Noir' and 'Chardonnay' grapes are grown.
Maturation and Consumption Recommendations
The qualities of "Cristom Vineyards" wines allow them to be enjoyed at various stages of life. Due to their smooth tannins and refreshing acidity, they are perfect for tasting while still young, but they also acquire additional nuances of aroma and texture over time. 'Pinot Noir' wines, in particular, are known for their ability to develop in the bottle, so longer aging can reveal even more of their subtle qualities.
