Cristom - Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Eileen Vineyard 2021
Price: $79.99
| Producer | Cristom |
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| Country | United States |
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| Region | Oregon |
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| Subregion | Willamette Valley |
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| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
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| Vintage | 2021 |
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| Sku | 32724 |
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97 Points & Editor's Choice, International Wine Report
95 Points Decanter
Jeb Dunnuck: 96 Points
"A deep saturated ruby, the 2021 Pinot Noir Eileen Vineyard is more aromatically reserved initially but opens in the glass to emerging notes of rocky earth, ripe black and blue fruit, and wild herbs. It already displays a tension aromatically that carries over to the palate, where the wine is full-bodied, with a weightless feel, ripe, well-structured tannins, and a tension-packed, ripe core. It has a nervous energy at this stage that bodes well for significant aging potential over the next 15 to 20 years. It’s a remarkable wine that demands aging time. MATURITY: 2023 - 2043
The wines for this report were tasted at the winery, where I toured the vineyards with winemaker Daniel Estrin in the Eola-Amity Hills. Daniel joined the team in 2019, following his work with Ted Lemon at Littorai, where he began as an intern and worked his way up to assistant winemaker. Although he has certainly taken a page from Ted’s farming and biodynamic practices, the estate is not certified, and they prefer not to work within the proscriptive confines for certification."
Decanter Magazine: 95 Points
