Cristom Vineyards
AVA - Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon
Cristom is one of the Willamette Valley's finest wineries, producing superb Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Viognier, using natural methods, native yeast and minimal handling.
Cristom's first and only winemaker Steve Doerner – a seasoned Californian winemaker with 14 years experience at the highly regarded Calera vineyard - uses new world technology with old world traditions. Since 1992, Doerner and owners Paul and now second generation Tom Gerrie have collaborated, inspiring a skilled workforce in a style of winemaking that is both visionary and old-fashioned. Cristom has built its reputation on antique techniques once rare in Oregon Pinot. Using native yeasts found on grapes at the time of harvest and fermenting with whole clusters have become the distinguished methods on which the three partners have built their business and consistent reputation.