If you've followed Willamette Valley Pinot noir even a little bit, chances are you've tasted this winemaker's vino. Does the name "Cristom" ring any bells?
We thought it would. The winemaker responsible for decades of success at Cristom—and easily one of the most famous Willamette Valley winemakers—is Steve Doerner.
Symbion is Steve's "personal-label" Pinot and in the brilliant 2019 vintage, it excels to the territory of totally awesome value.
Straight talk: if you've ever (ever) enjoyed one of Steve's "other" Pinots, this is a no-brainer case buy. And if you're just a fan of outstanding value Pinot noir, the same applies to you: no-brainer case buy.