Our own vineyard, Louise Vineyard. The gentle slope at the bottom of the vineyard contains clay silt brought by the Missoula flood, which gives it good water retention and thick fruit. 90% barrel fermentation and aging, 10% concrete egg fermentation and aging. Straw-colored, full of fruit flavors and characteristic floral aromas that are a good representation of the Viognier variety. A wine with notes of orange peel, honeysuckle, and white pepper, with flavors of white peach and ripe apple.
Christom winemaker Steve Donner, who has experience producing Viognier in Calera, California, was a pioneer in the Willamette Valley, planting his own vineyards in 1993 and continuing to produce the wine since his first release in 1996.
Vintage Information
After a rainy winter in 2022, a warm spring brought early bud break, but very cold days came in April, and frost damage occurred in much of the Villamette Valley, but fortunately, it did not cause any major damage in Kristum. Warm days continued from summer to autumn, ensuring a long growing season. The grapes ripened fully, making this the warmest vintage in the history of Kristum, following 2015.
Technical information
Winemaking method: Fermented and aged on the lees for 6 months in 90% multi-year barrels and 10% concrete eggs.
No malolactic fermentation is performed. A blend of barrels and concrete eggs gives this wine a delicate acidity, a voluminous mouthfeel, and a well-balanced full-bodied flavor.
Tasting Comments
A pure aroma and flavor that is a model of Viognier. Aromas of white and orange flowers, clover, anise and white peach. Tastes of apricot and lychee with a viscous mouthfeel. Clean acidity balances with the fullness derived from the fruit.
Field Information
The Viognier plot remains the same as before, but starting with the 2020 vintage, this plot will also be called the Lewis Vineyard and have been given a vineyard name.
Vintage: 2022
Capacity: 750ml
Type: White wine
Taste: Medium bodied
Main variety: 100% Viognier
Country of Origin: America
Region Name: Oregon
AVA: Eola-Amity Hills
Vineyard: Louise Vineyard
Winemaker: Steve Doerner
Vinification: Fermented and aged on the lees for 6 months in 90% multi-year barrels and 10% concrete eggs.
Aging: Same as above
Cap: Cork
Alcohol content: 13.5%
JAN: 851573001174