2021 Cristom Pinot Noir Whole Cluster Series 50%

The Whole Cluster Series represents three fermentations, all from the same block of the Louise Vineyard at the Cristom estate, with one important variable isolated - varying levels of whole clusters (grape bunches on their stems) in a fermenter. (Typically, red wines have their stems removed before fermentation by a de-stemmer machine.) 

The 0%, 50%, and 100% whole cluster bottlings allow you to evaluate how this classic winemaking method manifests on the palate.