Cristom 1998 Louise Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)

Country: US / Oregon
Variety: Pinot Noir
Winery: Cristom / Louise Vineyard

Dark in color, almost pure purple; the bouquet carries some heavy oak, with aromas of toast and vanilla. It’s also a little sauvage. Rich and chocolaty, but also quite sweet. It’s deep and woody overall—the vanilla and oak are very prominent, maybe too much so for many people.