We are so honored to host Daniel Estrin, winemaker and vineyard manager for Cristom. Despite growing up in the Willamette Valley, Daniel had no early exposure to wine until 2000, when his car broke down in LA, and he took a job stocking shelves at The Wine House. With a little help from his Uncle Mark (founder of Red Car Wines), Daniel developed a passion for the craft. After a couple of harvests at Red Car, he found his way to Craggy Range in New Zealand, where he became intoxicated with the idea of making wine as a life-long pursuit.

In 2012, he graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, with a B.S. in Viticulture and minors in Soil Science and Plant Protection. Soon after, Daniel accepted a highly coveted internship at Littorai Wines. It was at Littorai that Daniel truly found his place in the wine world. For seven years, Daniel worked under Proprietor/Winemaker Ted Lemon. Rising through the ranks, Daniel became an Associate Winemaker and helped push forward Littorai’s biodynamic program by bringing animals to the property and creating fertility on the farm. In addition to Littorai, he has been grateful to have worked at Mount Langi Ghiran, Domaine de la Cote, Bodega Chacra, and Burn Cottage.

In July 2019, Daniel returned to his Oregon roots with his wife and two pups to work for Cristom. His expertise in biodynamic and organic practices has helped to make Cristom a more self-sustaining farm and has been integral to crafting wines that are an honest recording of the vineyard and vintage.

Menu

Appetizer
Dungeness Crab and Citrus Avocado Crostini
2024 Cristom Louise Vineyard Viognier

Salad
Spring Burrata and Asparagus Salad
2025 Cristom Rosé of Pinot Noir

Primi
Seared Halibut over English Pea Risotto
2023 Cristom Eola-Amity Chardonnay

Secondi
Pinot Noir braised Lamb Shank with creamy scalloped potatoes, roasted cipolini onion, and spring vegetable medley
2022 Cristom Gamay Noir

Dolce
Strawberry basil cheesecake
2024 Cristom Mt. Jefferson Cuvee Pinot Noir