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Cristom Estate Louise Vineyard Viognier 2024

Cristom Estate Louise Vineyard Viognier 2024

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White Peach, Orange Blossom, and Cool-Climate Willamette Precision

The 2024 Cristom Vineyards Estate Louise Vineyard Viognier is an exquisitely aromatic, energetic, and rare Oregon white wine from the Eola-Amity Hills. Grown in small quantities on steep volcanic soils, it departs from overly heavy, opulent styles to offer a fresh, vibrant, and chiseled profile. Soaring aromas of white peach, honeysuckle, Meyer lemon, and crushed stones lead into a medium-bodied, beautifully textured palate framed by mouth-watering cool-climate acidity and a clean, saline finish.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-Bodied, Silky & Vibrant ●●●●●
Sweetness Dry ●●●●●
Acidity Fresh & Mineral Drive ●●●●●
Oak Subtle & Integrated (Fermented in neutral French oak and stainless steel for texture without woodiness) ●●●●●

Terroir & Winemaking

  • The Historic Louise Vineyard: Planted in 1993 on steep, ocean-facing slopes in the Eola-Amity Hills, Louise Vineyard is Cristom's original estate site. Its combination of volcanic Jory and Nekia soils alongside persistent Van Duzer Corridor ocean winds imparts rare freshness, electric acidity, and distinct mineral lift to Viognier.
  • Artisanal Small-Lot Craftsmanship: While Cristom is internationally acclaimed for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, their estate Viognier is a micro-production passion project. Native yeast barrel fermentation and extended lees contact build a silky, supple palate weight without masking the grape's delicate floral perfume.

Highlights

  • 100% Viognier estate-grown in volcanic soils at Louise Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Willamette Valley.
  • A radiant 2024 release balancing white peach, orange blossom perfume, and vibrant cool-climate acidity.
  • Crafted by Cristom Vineyards, an internationally benchmarked Oregon biodynamic estate producer.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Pale straw-gold with luminous greenish reflections at the rim.
  • Nose: Highly aromatic, perfumed, and fresh. It opens with notes of white peach, fresh apricot, and orange blossom, accompanied by nuances of honeysuckle, lemongrass, and crushed volcanic stone.
  • Palate: Dry, medium-bodied, and beautifully textured. The entry brings a silky wave of stone fruit sap that glides across a focused mid-palate, concluding with lively natural acidity and a clean, saline-driven finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 10–12°C to allow its floral aromatics and supple texture to uncoil gracefully.
  • Decanting: A brief 15-to-20 minute decant or aeration helps unlock its intricate stone fruit layers. Best enjoyed over the next 3 to 6 years.
  • Western Pairing: Seared scallops, roasted halibut with herb butter, pan-fried pork chops with apple sauce, or mild goat cheese salads.
  • Asian Pairing: Steamed whole fish with ginger and scallions, Vietnamese crab spring rolls, butter-braised king prawns, or mild coconut chicken curry.

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