Oregon – Cristaldi & Co

2019

Belle Fiore

Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a gorgeous Left Bank–inspired nose of blackberry, graphite, and expressive cedarwood, layered with rich tobacco nuances. Medium-bodied on the palate, it features fine, dusty tannins and vibrant black currant fruit, with notes of loamy earth, vanilla bean, and savory wild herbs framing the long, focused finish. A tremendously satisfying wine of elegance and mineral purity. Belle Fiore Winery is an estate in Oregon’s Rogue Valley, with 31 acres of planted vineyards.

Red

2019

Belle Fiore

Caprettone

This is a Caprettone, a grape variety from Coda di Volpe in the Vesuvio DOC in Campania, typically blended. Grown on the Belle Fiore estate, there is a bout an acre and a half and winemaker Rob Folin fermentes ina m ix of ss, acaica and French oak all neutral. It’s a bracing, refreshing, lemon-lime-bright wine with nice nutty notes in the nose and loads of canided citrus fruit and vivid acidity. Great tension.

White

2019

Belle Fiore

Icon Pinot Noir

Winemaker Rob Folin says he loves the sweetness and toastiness imparted by the Icon barrels used to age this wine—“it’s not just salt and pepper,” he notes, “it’s the steak and butter sauce, too.” The 2019 was fermented in open-top bins and aged in 40% new French oak Icon barrels. The result is a terrifically spicy wine with good density and width, dark cherry fruit dusted with cardamom and coriander, hints of wood smoke, clove, and allspice, and super-fine, sweet tannins that carry through a long, elegant finish.

Red

2019

Belle Fiore

Reserve Pinot Noir (Gray Label)

Winemaker Rob Folin’s second vintage at Belle Fiore. This is a robust and bold Pinot Noir with a rich, dark-fruited profile, black cherry, and cherry coulis, rose petals and sgaebrush. Has a MB palate feel with firm tannins and notes of black tea on the finish. Fermented in open top bins, and aged 18 months in 30% nfr.

Red

2019

Belle Fiore

Signature Series Syrah

The Signature Series Syrah, was just two barrels, and fermented in open-tops and aged in 50% nfr for 22 months. Winemaker Rob Folin says this is the best barrel in the cellar in 2019 and the second barrel complements this Syrah. The aromastics are incredibly hedonistic with cinnamon and allspice, with asomeo f the meaty Syrah characterur shining through with red cherry, blackberry, and blue fruit with notes of dried violets

Red

2019

Irvine & Roberts Vineyards

Blanc de Blancs

Produced in the Méthode Champenoise style, this Oregon sparkling wine is exceptionally limited—just 70 cases, or roughly 1.5 barrels. Aged en tirage for 37 months, it opens with a bold nose of lavish French pastry and lemon pot de crème. The concentrated, hearty mousse reveals layers of cherry fruit, white plum, and saline-acid minerality, all carried by building tension. Juicy, focused, and impressively long on the finish.

White

2019

Irvine & Roberts Vineyards

Brut Cuvée

The 2019 Brut Cuvée marks the second vintage of Irvine & Roberts’ Méthode Champenoise–style sparkling wine. A blend of 59% Chardonnay and 41% Pinot Noir, it was aged en tirage for 37 months. Winemaker Brian Gruber often conducts two separate picks—one to capture acidity and one for ripeness—with harvest typically spanning from late August to mid-October. The wine offers beautiful purity of orchard and citrus fruit, layered with French pastry notes, lemon peel, and chalky minerality. The mousse is assertive yet creamy, underscored by bracing acid tension. Fabulous, layered, and full of energy.

White

2019

Irvine & Roberts Vineyards

Brut Cuvée Zero Dosage

The 2019 Brut Cuvée Zero Dosage spent an additional six months en tirage and is crafted in the Méthode Champenoise from a blend of 59% Chardonnay and 41% Pinot Noir. Winemaker Brian Gruber often conducts two separate picks—one for acidity, one for ripeness—with harvest typically taking place between late August and mid-October. This release offers a beautifully natural sweetness that stretches the palate, balanced by bracing acid tension. Savory notes of white truffle and flaky croissant mingle with bright lemon, quince, and layered citrus, all carried by remarkable length and precision.

White

2019

Maison Jussiaume

Blanc de Blancs

Produced in the Méthode Champenoise style, the 2019 vintage is notably richer than the 2020 release, offering a flashier array of French pastry notes, buttered brioche, and baked orchard fruit. The mousse is beautifully rich and creamy, with the most delicate beading giving way to a fuller palate and a long, clean, and voluptuous finish.

White

2020

Belle Fiore

Signature Series Cabernet Franc

This Signature Series Cabernet Franc is sourced from Fort Miller Vineyard and was fermented as whole berries in a 5-ton open-top fermenter, then aged for 22 months in 30% new French oak. It’s a beautifully expressive wine with aromas of rose petal and rose stem, complemented by vibrant cherry and raspberry fruit. Medium- to full-bodied, it offers layered notes of tobacco leaf, allspice, and sage, all supported by powerful, grippy tannins that give it structure and age-worthy depth.

Red

2020

Belle Fiore

Signature Series Montepulciano

Fermented in stainless steel and aged in 30% new French oak, this wine opens with bright red cherry and raspberry aromatics layered with rose petal nuances. Medium-bodied on the palate, it features robust, chunky tannins, graphite, and expressive cedarwood, finishing long with crushed stone minerality. Bold, structured, and finely detailed.

Red

2020

Belle Fiore

Syrah

Fermented in open-top bins and aged for 24 months in roughly 30% new French oak, this wine delivers classic tar and rose petal notes alongside black truffle, charcuterie, and a distinctive black sea salt character. Earthy and layered with underbrush, it’s medium-bodied with sinewy tannins, crunchy red fruit, and a touch of allspice on the lengthy, savory finish.

Red

2020

Belle Fiore

Teroldego (Artist Series)

The 2020 Teroldego is a bold, supple, and juicy wine with notes of dark chocolate, black cherry, and blackberry, complemented by wet slate nuances and saline-acid tension on the medium-bodied palate. A total crowd-pleaser, it’s the perfect pairing for a juicy, medium-rare burger.

Red

2020

Maison Jussiaume

Blanc de Blancs

Produced in the Méthode Champenoise style, this sparkling wine opens with lifted notes of lemon and biscuit, building on the palate with a frothy, assertive mousse that quickly resolves. What lingers is a bright core of lemon-lime citrus, French pastry nuances, and oyster shell minerality on a long, refined finish.

White

2020

Naumes Family Vineyard

GSM

From owner Laura Naumes and winemaker Chris Graves comes this expressive GSM blend, which opens with the bright, candied red berry fruit of Grenache, nuanced by the white pepper and violet aromatics of Syrah. Mourvèdre brings muscle and supple dark berry fruit to the palate. This is a generous, full-bodied red with a touch of sweetness in the dark-toned fruit and plenty of joie de vivre in its juicy, expressive, and easygoing character.

Red

2020

Padigan

Estate Reserve Ruby

Picked at optimal ripeness—not raisined—this wine is bright and beautifully balanced, with cherry-walnut liqueur and milk chocolate notes. The mouthfeel is luscious and expressive, with vibrant acid tension and excellent length. Exceptionally balanced and delicious. Residual sugar: 9 g/L.

Red

2020

Peter William

Malbec Reserve

Malbec is something Rogue Valley producers do exceptionally well, and in the right hands, it shows bright red and black-toned berry fruit with elegant baking spices and a stony mineral character—and this wine has that in spades. It’s not inky dark, but a beautiful deep ruby, framed by balanced tannins and acidity. The tannins are plump yet firm, and the acidity carries a saline edge with excellent grip—like a bite of crunchy sea salt on a juicy cut of beef. This is a dynamic and thoroughly satisfying Malbec from Peter William.

Red

2020

Peter William

Syrah Lot B-42

From hillside vineyards, the Lot B-42 Syrah lifts out of the glass with blackberry fruit, dried rose petals, and white pepper, all enhanced by tobacco and beautifully long, rounded tannins that support the supple fruit. Fine oak adds a baking spice frame around this wonderfully juicy, dark-fruited Syrah—an elegant wine with just the right touch of hedonism.

Red

2020

Remotion

Celestina Vineyard Barbera

This Barbera comes from the Celestina Vineyard and was aged for 18 months in French oak. The nose is highly floral, with red berry fruit, tobacco, leather, and fresh cedar. On the palate, it shows richly sweet fruit, concentrated like brandied cherries, with a hint of walnut husk and blood orange acidity framing the finish. Serve slightly chilled and enjoy alongside sticky-sweet BBQ ribs.

Red

2020

Wanderlust Vineyard

Grenache-Syrah Blend

This wine showcases all the hallmarks of its two expressive grape varieties, with red berry fruit and violets on the nose. On the palate, it softens into a light- to medium-bodied expression, lacking some mid-palate depth and finishing a bit short. Still, there’s plenty to enjoy in the dark-toned, juicy fruit, soft tannins, and gentle acidity. Serve well chilled alongside hearty fare for best results.

Red

2021

Irvine & Roberts Vineyards

Ascendance Chardonnay

Ascendance, the top cuvée, offers a lovely creamy texture balanced by exceptional length, with spicy ginger and granitic minerality shining through. Gorgeously medium-bodied, it has a satiny palate feel and beautifully layered notes of Indian spices and ginger. A refined and elegant expression of site and craft. Winemaker Brian Gruber explains that they work with 10 different clones of Chardonnay, most of which are planted on granitic soils. He prioritizes acidity at harvest, often doing multiple picks within the same block to build complexity and ensure he never needs to add acid. After settling overnight, the juice is racked to barrel and inoculated with native yeast in-barrel. The wine is aged for up to 15 months in one-third new French oak and goes through full malolactic fermentation. Lots are kept separate throughout aging, lees stirring is minimal, and blending occurs just before bottling. Of the three estate Chardonnays Winemaker Brian Gruber produces, Ascendance is the top cuvée and the first blend assembled—focused on precision and structure. Convergence follows, crafted for more roundness and ripeness, while the Estate Chardonnay is blended last, offering an expression that reflects the broader vineyard character.

White

2021

Irvine & Roberts Vineyards

Block 777 Pinot Noir

Cherry, pomegranate, blood orange, and grapefruit zest lead the aromatic profile, accented by clove and fresh cherry blossoms. A hint of bergamot emerges on the palate, which is more structured, with firm and robust tannins that resolve beautifully. Chalky minerality and elegant cedarwood notes frame the wine, highlighting its brilliant purity of fruit and spice. Balanced textures and fabulous energy make this a striking and vibrant expression. Winemaker Brian Gruber explains that this Pinot Noir is a blend of older plantings and newer vines established in 2018. Grapes are mostly destemmed, though select lots are fermented with whole clusters for blending flexibility. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel, with individual blocks vinified separately. After a short cold soak, native fermentations begin, accompanied by a regimen of pumpovers and punchdowns. Following primary fermentation, an extended maceration of up to 28 days builds mouthfeel, mid-palate weight, and structure. The wine is gently pressed, with primarily free-run juice selected for the final blend. It is aged in roughly one-third new French oak for up to 18 months before blending and bottling.

Red

2021

Irvine & Roberts Vineyards

Convergence Chardonnay

Fragrant notes of honeysuckle and jasmine intermix with rich baking spices, apple tarte Tatin, pear, and a dollop of lemon oil—all finding balance on the palate. Candied ginger and a beautifully crisp, pure fruit profile are supported by crunchy acid tension and a touch more richness than the Estate bottling. Totally balanced. A vibrant and refined expression. Winemaker Brian Gruber explains that they work with 10 different clones of Chardonnay, most of which are planted on granitic soils. He prioritizes acidity at harvest, often doing multiple picks within the same block to build complexity and ensure he never needs to add acid. After settling overnight, the juice is racked to barrel and inoculated with native yeast in-barrel. The wine is aged for up to 15 months in one-third new French oak and goes through full malolactic fermentation. Lots are kept separate throughout aging, lees stirring is minimal, and blending occurs just before bottling. Of the three estate Chardonnays Winemaker Brian Gruber produces, Ascendance is the top cuvée and the first blend assembled—focused on precision and structure. Convergence follows, crafted for more roundness and ripeness, while the Estate Chardonnay is blended last, offering an expression that reflects the broader vineyard character.

White

2021

Irvine & Roberts Vineyards

Convergence Pinot Noir

A touch more elegant and delicate, this Pinot Noir reveals savory notes of black tea and bergamot, with Earl Grey–like tannins framing the medium-bodied palate. Fabulous orange peel nuances carry through, supported by a long, spicy finish that highlights the character of the clone. Refined and beautifully detailed. Winemaker Brian Gruber explains that this Pinot Noir is a blend of older plantings and newer vines established in 2018. Grapes are mostly destemmed, though select lots are fermented with whole clusters for blending flexibility. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel, with individual blocks vinified separately. After a short cold soak, native fermentations begin, accompanied by a regimen of pumpovers and punchdowns. Following primary fermentation, an extended maceration of up to 28 days builds mouthfeel, mid-palate weight, and structure. The wine is gently pressed, with primarily free-run juice selected for the final blend. It is aged in roughly one-third new French oak for up to 18 months before blending and bottling.

Red

2021

Maison Jussiaume

Oeil de Perdrix

Compelling and structured, this is a fabulous sparkling rosé made in the Méthode Champenoise style. It offers vibrant apple, pear, and cherry fruit alongside cherry pit, a hint of sea spray, and a touch of incense. The frothy, focused mousse leads to a grippy finish where oyster shell minerality takes center stage.

Rosé

2021

Padigan

Estate Reserve Tempranillo

Such an intriguing wine that really pulls you into the glass with its smoked paprika and cardmom notes, and walnut husk nuances with roasted coffee beans character. Medim bodied with dark loamy earth and dried currant and fig paste framed by soaring, powerful tannins that build on the bone dry finish.

Red

2021

Peter William

Extravagance Proprietary Reserve Red

The 2021 Extravagance almost belies its name—this wine is elegant and focused, with bold, ripe black currant fruit and toasty cedarwood. On the palate, suave tannins frame flavors of chocolate-covered black cherry, leading to a long, satisfying finish. Okay, maybe it is a bit extravagant in flavor—but with balanced alcohol at 13.7%, it’s easy to enjoy the whole bottle.

Red

2021

Plaisance Ranch

Vaquero Madris Red Wine Blnd

A full-throttle, bright, and effusive red blend with cranberry, raspberry, and cherry fruit interlaced with clove spice and orange peel. Medium-bodied on the palate, with grainy tannins forming a solid foundation for all that juicy fruit. The tannins build toward a drying finish marked by brown spices and cedarwood.

Red

2021

Remotion

Raffinato Red Wine

This Sangiovese-led red blend delivers heady aromatics of red cherry and rose petal. On the palate, it offers lovely suppleness, with saline-mineral-laced tannins and notes of mocha, black cherry, and espresso bean. It shows good length, balanced tension, and a satisfying, pleasantly lingering finish.

Red

2021

Ryanrose

Grenache

The 2021 Grenache is in its perfect drinking window. The bright, ripe red berry fruit has mellowed, giving way to savory notes of tobacco, currant leaf, and currant fruit, layered with expressive bay laurel and juniper. Black tea–like tannins grip the palate, while the juicy currant fruit carries through to a medium-length finish, infused with savory nuance. This is the kind of wine you’ll want to pair with hard, salty cheeses or truffle-infused charcuterie. The Grenache was sourced from the Jackson Vineyard in the middle of the Rogue Valley AVA.

Cristaldi Scores

Vintage

Wine

Color

Rating

Vintage

Wine

Color

Rating

Belle Fiore

Cabernet Sauvignon

Belle Fiore

Caprettone

Belle Fiore

Icon Pinot Noir

Belle Fiore

Reserve Pinot Noir (Gray Label)

Belle Fiore

Signature Series Syrah

Irvine & Roberts Vineyards

Blanc de Blancs

Irvine & Roberts Vineyards

Brut Cuvée

Irvine & Roberts Vineyards

Brut Cuvée Zero Dosage

Maison Jussiaume

Blanc de Blancs

Belle Fiore

Signature Series Cabernet Franc

Belle Fiore

Signature Series Montepulciano

Belle Fiore

Syrah

Belle Fiore

Teroldego (Artist Series)

Maison Jussiaume

Blanc de Blancs

Naumes Family Vineyard

GSM

Padigan

Estate Reserve Ruby

Peter William

Malbec Reserve

Peter William

Syrah Lot B-42

Remotion

Celestina Vineyard Barbera

Wanderlust Vineyard

Grenache-Syrah Blend

Irvine & Roberts Vineyards

Ascendance Chardonnay

Irvine & Roberts Vineyards

Block 777 Pinot Noir

Irvine & Roberts Vineyards

Convergence Chardonnay

Irvine & Roberts Vineyards

Convergence Pinot Noir

Maison Jussiaume

Oeil de Perdrix

Padigan

Estate Reserve Tempranillo

Peter William

Extravagance Proprietary Reserve Red

Plaisance Ranch

Vaquero Madris Red Wine Blnd