Cristom Mount Jefferson Pinot Noir 2017 santa-maria-valley Uhlen wines tend to develop

Uhlen wines tend to develop concentrated fruitiness with a characteristic echo of sturdy mineral content

Malolactic fermentation takes place in used French oak barrels (part new)

autumn leaves and that kind of thing

This is a wine ready for serious contemplation: it will open up beautifully in the glass

Cristom Mount Jefferson Pinot Noir 2017 santa-maria-valley Uhlen wines tend to developMade with a blend of grapes from each of the estate vineyards, and top quality fruit traded or purchased from neighboring vineyards, the Mt. Jefferson Cuvee conveys a rich diversity of place, deserving of its repuation as one of the most expansive yet stylistically consistent Pinot Noirs. Bright, red fruit aromatics, elegant, balanced tannins and persistent acidity. Impressions of pomegranate, strawberries, raspberries, cherries, cocoa powder and