Cristom Pinot Noir 'Louise Vineyard' (2019)

Planted in 1993, Louise Vineyard was named for Cristom winegrower &owner Tom Gerrie’s great-grandmother, Louise Dinkelspiel. The lowest elevation Pinot Noir planting on the Cristom estate, Louise Vineyard can be distinctly separated into an “upper” and “lower” section, divided by a 150 ft. (45.7 m) slope. Because of this unique topography, Louise typically has both some of the earliest and latest fruit harvested each year.

Tasting Notes

95 James Suckling
I like the richness and freshness on the nose with strawberry and floral aromas and some rose-hip tea. It’s medium-to full-bodied with round tannins and a creamy-textured finish. Lightly chewy, showing the structure and seriousness of the wine. Drink after 2023.

94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2019 Pinot Noir Louise Vineyard has a medium ruby color and takes some time to open up its delicate scents of wild red and black berries, prosciutto, aniseed and potpourri. Seamless and ethereal, the palate is light-bodied and silky with a flourish of dark spices and a long, savory finish.

92 Wine Enthusiast
The first planted estate vines comprise this block, yielding a bright, tangy wine bursting with crushed raspberry fruit. There’s a spicy note and a lick of cinnamon, and the overall freshness is compelling, although it’s built to age. Drink now and over the next decade. Cellar Selection.