Oregan is one of those regions, like Central Otago, that Pinot-philes get excited about. This demonstrates why. It's layered with flavour. There's charming high notes of cherry and raspberry. But countering that prettiness are flavours of sappy forest floor. It's packed to taste with richness, ripe tannins and energy. The fruit is snapshot of the Eola-Amity Hills, sourced from 5 vineyards on the hills. Fermented with 52% whole bunches, the wine is aged for 17 months in French oak.

Cristom was established by the Gerrie Family in 1992 in the Eola-Amity Hills of the Willamette Valley, Oregon. From 36 hectares of organically farmed vineyards they produce beautifully detailed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The wines are defined by the east facing aspect of the vineyards, the rich volcanic soils, and cooling ocean breezes in the afternoon. Winemaking is in the hands of Daniel Estrin, who has worked for greats like Littorai, Bodega Chacra, Craggy Range and Burn Cottage.