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The history of US winemaking dates back to the 1600s, when colonists planted vineyards in Virginia and, soon after, Pennsylvania. Early attempts met with considerable hardship, however, as settlers didn't care for the taste of some of the native American grapes and European vines shipped in were often destroyed by pests and vine disease. It wasn't until the 1800s that commercially successful wineries started to take hold in the U.S., only to have their growth stunted by more vine epidemics in the late 1800s, and later by Prohibition.
Following the repeal of Prohibition, US winemaking gradually recovered. In the 1970s and 80s, California wineries started to make waves in the international market. Today the United States is one of the world's foremost wine producers, ranking behind only France, Italy and Spain in total wine production.
The vast majority of US wine production comes from the West Coast, and the vast majority of that is from California wineries, which produce almost nine out of every 10 bottles made in the U.S. Washington and Oregon wineries are also significant producers, and New York wineries are beginning to establish a reputation for fine wines, with Finger Lakes wines and Niagara Escarpment wines earning critical acclaim.
VN9090 pts. - Vinous - Jun 2019 Glimmering red. Spice-accented red fruit and rose oil on the nose, along with notes of white pepper, allspice and musky earth. Juicy and focused in the mouth, offering bitter cherry and red berry flavors with a touch of medicinal bitterness. Turns sweeter with air and shows very good energy on the persistent finish, which is firmed by dusty, fine-grained tannins that fold smoothly into the wine’s fruit.Premier SelectPremier Select wines are handpicked by our staff from amongst thousands of wines for their exceptional quality. They're made by a top producer and comparable to wines at twice the cost.
JS9292 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Tuesday, May 9, 2023 A focused and mineral pinot with aromas of cranberries, rosemary, red tea, white pepper and lemon zest. Medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. Tight and vibrant. Drink now or hold. Screw cap. (James Suckling)
SP9090 pts. - Wine Spectator - Apr 30, 2022 Vibrant and snappy, with expressive sweet cherry blossom, cranberry and rose petal accents that finish on a crisp high note. Drink now through 2026. 19,849 cases made. (Tim Fish)
WE9292 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 9/1/2022 Bright aromas of pear, star fruit and the underside of a pineapple lead to medium-weight, plentiful, crystal-clear stone and tropical-fruit flavors. It’s vivid, refreshing and juicy with a long finish—as good of an unoaked Chardonnay as I’ve had. (Sean P. Sullivan)SP9090 pts. - Wine Spectator - Web only – 2022 A dynamic white, with spirited lemon and lime flavors that sail on the crisp, vibrant and steely finish. Drink now. 9,100 cases made. (Tim Fish)JD8989 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - 8/16/2022 The 2021 Chardonnay INOX Unoaked is savory with tarragon, salty earth, and lime zest. The palate is fresh and inviting, offering notes of green apple, crushed stones, and citrus peel. A delicious wine with a Chablis-like application, it is a great value to drink over the next couple of years. (Jeb Dunnuck)
WE9090 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 9/1/2022 The aromas start out light, with notes of herb, pear, star fruit and other tropical fruits. Broad-feeling flavors follow, showing depth and layering. There’s pleasing balance to it all. (Sean P. Sullivan)
WE9292 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 3/1/2023 Cherry fans need to rally around this bottle. The wine’s sweet, black-cherry aroma is almost cassis like in its intensity. Notes of orange, pine needles and forest floor add interest, but from the backseat. The palate features a lighter cherry flavor—perhaps Bing or Rainier—with notes of thyme and seared steak. The wine feels fresh and lively in the mouth, with brilliant acidity. (Michael Alberty)JS9191 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Aromas of baked strawberry, ground coffee, violet and bark. Medium-bodied with silky tannins. Fresh fruit with darker undertones adding complexity. Crisp at the finish. Drink now. (James Suckling)
WS9191 pts. - Wine & Spirits - 02/23 Oak-driven when first poured, there’s a wild berry and blueberry core of fruit that drives past the oak frame then lasts with delicate flavor. As the wine opens, the fruit grows more red-hued and juicy. A young pinot for grilled chicken.WE8989 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 4/1/2023 This medium-bodied Pinot Noir’s tannins are lithe and lean—a perfect companion to its bright, fresh acidity. Aromas of tangy blackberries and lavender mix with a salty scent similar to the lining of a freshly shucked oyster. Raspberry coulis and ginger flavors are equally compelling. (Michael Alberty)
JS9797 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Sunday, August 22, 2021 This is very seductive on the nose with ripe strawberry, spice, flowers and hints of cloves. Full-bodied, but very reserved and tight with chewy, polished tannins and a long, long finish. Racy and structured. Try after 2024.RP9595 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 16th Dec 2021 The caliber of the 2019 Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Pinot Noir, Cristom’s largest-production SKU, is impressive this vintage. Medium ruby-purple, it features savory cranberry sauce, orange peel and tar aromas with tones of dried flowers and spice. The medium-bodied palate offers the pleasing, gently grippy tannins and bright freshness characteristic of Cristom’s generous whole-cluster inclusion, and it finishes with intense, layered fruits and floral accents.VN9292 pts. - Vinous - Feb 2022 Brilliant ruby-red. Spice-accented red and blue fruits, candied rose and baking spices on the fragrant nose. An undercurrent of juicy acidity supports spice-tinged black raspberry, bitter cherry and boysenberry flavors that turn sweeter with air. Shows fine clarity on the persistent, red-fruit-driven finish, which is framed by well-knit, slowly building tannins. 40% whole clusters and 31% new French oak.SP9191 pts. - Wine Spectator - Dec 15, 2021 Offers a dynamic core of lively tannin and acidity framed by raspberry and pomegranate flavors that take on black tea and dark spice accents. Drink now through 2038. 9,665 cases made.
SP9191 pts. - Wine Spectator - Web only – 2023 Fragrant and light-footed, with precise cherry and cranberry flavors, which take on green tea and rose petal accents as this speeds toward vibrant tannins. Drink now through 2031. 9,160 cases made. (Tim Fish)