95 points/'#11 Top 100 Wines of 2025' Wine Spectator: "[$50 list] This impressive Pinot is polished and detailed, offering dynamic flavors of raspberry and blueberry, with mineral and brown baking spice hints that build richness toward fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2035. (11/30/25)"
95 points Jim Gordon (JamesSuckling.com): "Very firm, focused and concentrated, showing pure black cherries and blackcurrants on a lively frame of nervy acidity and moderate tannins. Mouthwatering acidity, with fruit expanding on the palate and spices like cloves and cinnamon developing. Drink now or hold. (3/14/25)"
94 points Clive Pursehouse (Decanter): "This is 77% estate fruit, in the 2023 vintage of Mt Jefferson (up from 64% in the 2021 vintage); it's no average blend. The winemaking team says that some impressive barrels make it to this bottle. ‘We make all of our wines to be vineyard designates, and many of those wines make it to this cuvée,’ says winemaker Daniel Estrin. Aromatically alluring with red fruits, spicy clove and savoury whisps of mint. The palate shows ample texture, tannin and great pops of fruit, red berries, and blood orange press across the palate, trailing savoury herbs and spice. Drinking Window: 2025-2035 (May 2025)"
94 points International Wine Report: "Derived primarily from four Cristom estate vineyards, this cuvée highlights the unique character of Eola-Amity Hills. The wine was aged for 11 months on its lees in 26% new French oak barrels, enhancing both texture and depth. The glass reveals a radiant garnet core edged with a pale salmon rim. On the nose, it delivers a vivid medley of black raspberry, wild plum, and marionberry, intertwined with savory undertones of bay leaf and porcini mushrooms. Accents of candied orange and sweet vanilla add intrigue. The palate is a refined tapestry of earthy complexity and lush fruit, with notes of fresh cranberries, red cherries, and subtle violet florals. Nuances of pine needles and wet stone bring depth, while the vibrant acidity carries the flavors to a lingering, spice-tinged finish. Drink: 2025-2035."
93 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2023 Pinot Noir Mt. Jefferson Cuvée blends dusty rose, licorice and orange-tinged wild strawberries. Soothingly round and pure in style, it offers crisp red berry fruits and mineral tones complemented by pretty inner florals. Gently tannic and long, the palate leaves a pleasantly chewy sensation and finishes with a tart cranberry twang. As of 2023, the Mt. Jefferson Cuvée uses 77% estate fruit. It is a fantastic value. Drink: 2026-2032. (Jul 2025)"
93 points/'Cellar Selection' Wine Enthusiast: "Mt. Jefferson erupts with aromas of blackberries, lavender, portobello mushrooms and new cedar chest drawers. The cuvée's tannins, firm but not grippy, provide ample support for its mulberry, cranberry and orange zest flavors. A brisk bit of acidity is the Bing cherry on top. Try the Mt. Jeff with a roasted chicken breast with a balsamic glaze. Drink now until 2038. (Oct 2025)"
93 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "The 2023 Pinot Noir Mt. Jefferson Cuvee is 77% estate fruit, sourced from 250 to 800 feet in elevation. It captures the character of the Eola-Amity Hills in this vintage, overdelivering with notes of ripe cherries, leather, dark spices, and stony persistence. The tannins are ripe and chalky, the acidity is balanced, and the length is notable. Tasted twice, the palate has a plush texture and a graceful yet warming feel. This is the calling card of the estate and a great value. Drink: 2025-2035. (Aug 2025)"
95 points Jim Gordon (JamesSuckling.com): "Very firm, focused and concentrated, showing pure black cherries and blackcurrants on a lively frame of nervy acidity and moderate tannins. Mouthwatering acidity, with fruit expanding on the palate and spices like cloves and cinnamon developing. Drink now or hold. (3/14/25)"
94 points Clive Pursehouse (Decanter): "This is 77% estate fruit, in the 2023 vintage of Mt Jefferson (up from 64% in the 2021 vintage); it's no average blend. The winemaking team says that some impressive barrels make it to this bottle. ‘We make all of our wines to be vineyard designates, and many of those wines make it to this cuvée,’ says winemaker Daniel Estrin. Aromatically alluring with red fruits, spicy clove and savoury whisps of mint. The palate shows ample texture, tannin and great pops of fruit, red berries, and blood orange press across the palate, trailing savoury herbs and spice. Drinking Window: 2025-2035 (May 2025)"
94 points International Wine Report: "Derived primarily from four Cristom estate vineyards, this cuvée highlights the unique character of Eola-Amity Hills. The wine was aged for 11 months on its lees in 26% new French oak barrels, enhancing both texture and depth. The glass reveals a radiant garnet core edged with a pale salmon rim. On the nose, it delivers a vivid medley of black raspberry, wild plum, and marionberry, intertwined with savory undertones of bay leaf and porcini mushrooms. Accents of candied orange and sweet vanilla add intrigue. The palate is a refined tapestry of earthy complexity and lush fruit, with notes of fresh cranberries, red cherries, and subtle violet florals. Nuances of pine needles and wet stone bring depth, while the vibrant acidity carries the flavors to a lingering, spice-tinged finish. Drink: 2025-2035."
93 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2023 Pinot Noir Mt. Jefferson Cuvée blends dusty rose, licorice and orange-tinged wild strawberries. Soothingly round and pure in style, it offers crisp red berry fruits and mineral tones complemented by pretty inner florals. Gently tannic and long, the palate leaves a pleasantly chewy sensation and finishes with a tart cranberry twang. As of 2023, the Mt. Jefferson Cuvée uses 77% estate fruit. It is a fantastic value. Drink: 2026-2032. (Jul 2025)"
93 points/'Cellar Selection' Wine Enthusiast: "Mt. Jefferson erupts with aromas of blackberries, lavender, portobello mushrooms and new cedar chest drawers. The cuvée's tannins, firm but not grippy, provide ample support for its mulberry, cranberry and orange zest flavors. A brisk bit of acidity is the Bing cherry on top. Try the Mt. Jeff with a roasted chicken breast with a balsamic glaze. Drink now until 2038. (Oct 2025)"
93 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "The 2023 Pinot Noir Mt. Jefferson Cuvee is 77% estate fruit, sourced from 250 to 800 feet in elevation. It captures the character of the Eola-Amity Hills in this vintage, overdelivering with notes of ripe cherries, leather, dark spices, and stony persistence. The tannins are ripe and chalky, the acidity is balanced, and the length is notable. Tasted twice, the palate has a plush texture and a graceful yet warming feel. This is the calling card of the estate and a great value. Drink: 2025-2035. (Aug 2025)"
| Product SKU | 353314 |
| Producer | Cristom |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Oregon |
| SubRegion | Willamette Valley |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 13.5% |
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