2006 Cristom Pinot Noir 'Marjorie Vineyard,' Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley (MAGNUM)

Cristom Vineyards was established in 1992 to craft single vineyard Pinot Noirs from our distinctive, individual sites across our 240-acre estate. Today those five single vineyards named for members of the founding Gerrie family – Eileen, Jessie, Louise, Marjorie and Paul Gerrie – have earned an international reputation for their individuality, authenticity, consistency and excellence.

The 2006 Pinot Noir Marjorie Vineyard is sourced from a vineyard that predates the current ownership. Planted in the early ‘80s, it has low density spacing and has been attacked by phylloxera but the winery believes the old-vine character is worth preserving. It offers up complex spice notes, red and black fruits, and a concentrated sweetness on the palate. It has good structure but is slightly compressed in the finish. Two years in the bottle should round it out and it should continue to drink well through 2018.