Notes of: Butter

Notes of: Pear

Notes of: Peach

Notes of: Almond

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Mineral

Cristom

Cristom Estate Chardonnay

United States, Oregon

White wine

4.5

Expert Rating

4.0

Regularly Reviewed

Price not available

WINE DESCRIPTION

The "Cristom Estate Chardonnay" is a distinguished white wine produced by Cristom Vineyards, located in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, a region highly regarded for its exceptional wines. Cristom Vineyards, known for their sustainable and biodynamic farming practices, crafts this Chardonnay with a focus on reflecting the unique terroir of their estate vineyards. The Willamette Valley's cool climate is ideal for growing Chardonnay, allowing the grapes to develop full flavors while retaining a balanced acidity. This wine is made with a careful approach that includes hand-harvesting of grapes, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, and aging in French oak barrels. The Cristom Estate Chardonnay is noted for its elegance and complexity, offering a nuanced expression of the varietal that combines the vibrant fruit character of New World wines with the finesse and subtlety often associated with Old World Chardonnay.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

The Cristom Estate Chardonnay greets the senses with a brilliant golden hue and a captivating bouquet.Aromas of ripe orchard fruits, such as apple and pear, mingle with hints of citrus blossom and a delicate toastiness from oak aging. On the palate, this Chardonnay offers a rich, yet elegantly structured experience, marked by a creamy texture and a harmonious balance of fruit and minerality. Subtle flavors of lemon curd, white peach, and a hint of vanilla emerge, leading to a long, satisfying finish. This wine is a testament to the exceptional quality of Willamette Valley Chardonnay, showcasing Cristom's skill in creating a nuanced and memorable wine.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Chardonnay

ORIGINS

Winery: Cristom

Region: Oregon

Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, located between Washington to the north and California to the south. It is known for its diverse landscape of forests, mountains, rivers, and high desert, and for its vibrant wine industry. Oregon's wine industry dates back to the mid-1800s, when the first vineyards were planted in the Willamette Valley. The region was largely forgotten until the 1960s, when a group of pioneering winemakers began to experiment with Pinot Noir and other cool-climate varieties. Since then, Oregon has become one of the most important wine regions in the United States, with over 500 wineries and more than 1,000 vineyards.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.0

0 Review