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Vineyard: Marjorie
| Owner | Paul Gerrie |
| Appellation | Eola-Amity Hills |
| Story | 8.5 acres of own-rooted Pinot Noir planted in 1982 on Jory soils. Pommard, Wadenswil, Dijon 114, 115, 777. |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2009 Cristom Marjorie Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.0% alc., $59. Planted on its own roots and the only vineyard resurrected rather than replanted when Gerrie obtained the property in 1992. 8-acres, 3 clones. Phylloxera has taken its toll so production is limited. 16th vintage.
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Moderately light reddish-purple hue in the
glass. The nose is well-fruited, showing aromas of red cherries,
strawberries and spice. An elegant, feminine wine that is flat-out
delicious. Middleweight flavors of dark red cherries and red berries,
accented by the slightest oak and spice, and robed in firm but silky
tannins. Very soft like the hair of an angel. In short, a party of velvet-edged red
fruits.
Reviewed May 11, 2012
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2008 Cristom Marjorie Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.56, 440 cases, $65. Soils have highest
percentage of Jory type compared to other estate vineyards. Pommard,
Wädenswil, Dijon 114, 115 and 777 clones. 43% whole clusters. Native yeast
fermentation in 1 to 5 ton open top fermenters. Aged 18 months in 67% new
Burgundian oak barrels.
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Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. A
well-composed wine with complex perfume of dark red raspberry jam and cherry
compote with hints of oak, damp earth and baking spice. Very smooth on the
palate with moderately intense flavors of dark red fruits and plum sauce. The
high-quality fruit is wrapped in firm, dry tannins, the mouth feel is all silk and
satin and there is a good cut of acidity on the finish. The wine is a bit drab at present and only time will tell
what the ultimate outcome will be, but I suspect the result will be very gratifying. Very good.
Reviewed November 30, 2011
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2005 Cristom Marjorie Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $24 (375 ml).
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The nose starts off with cherries and a hint of sage, cardamon, and char. With air, the aromas pick up intensity
and fruitiness showing an intense cherry scent. A subtle and discreet wine strutting tasty black cherries,
savory herbs, some earth and a hint of chocolate. A sensual creamy texture urges you to take another sip.
Reviewed September 15, 2008
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2009 Cristom Marjorie Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.0% alc., $59. Planted on its own roots and the only vineyard resurrected rather than replanted when Gerrie obtained the property in 1992. 8-acres, 3 clones. Phylloxera has taken its toll so production is limited. 16th vintage. · Moderately light reddish-purple hue in the glass. The nose is well-fruited, showing aromas of red cherries, strawberries and spice. An elegant, feminine wine that is flat-out delicious. Middleweight flavors of dark red cherries and red berries, accented by the slightest oak and spice, and robed in firm but silky tannins. Very soft like the hair of an angel. In short, a party of velvet-edged red fruits. Reviewed May 11, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2008 Cristom Marjorie Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.56, 440 cases, $65. Soils have highest percentage of Jory type compared to other estate vineyards. Pommard, Wädenswil, Dijon 114, 115 and 777 clones. 43% whole clusters. Native yeast fermentation in 1 to 5 ton open top fermenters. Aged 18 months in 67% new Burgundian oak barrels. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. A well-composed wine with complex perfume of dark red raspberry jam and cherry compote with hints of oak, damp earth and baking spice. Very smooth on the palate with moderately intense flavors of dark red fruits and plum sauce. The high-quality fruit is wrapped in firm, dry tannins, the mouth feel is all silk and satin and there is a good cut of acidity on the finish. The wine is a bit drab at present and only time will tell what the ultimate outcome will be, but I suspect the result will be very gratifying. Very good. Reviewed November 30, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2005 Cristom Marjorie Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $24 (375 ml). · The nose starts off with cherries and a hint of sage, cardamon, and char. With air, the aromas pick up intensity and fruitiness showing an intense cherry scent. A subtle and discreet wine strutting tasty black cherries, savory herbs, some earth and a hint of chocolate. A sensual creamy texture urges you to take another sip. Reviewed September 15, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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