Pinot Noir, Cristom Vineyards 'Eileen Vineyard' (Magnum)

Description:
Cristom's 2018 Pinot Noir 'Eileen Vineyard' is a refined and characterful single-vineyard wine from the prestigious Willamette Valley, where a cool climate and unique location ensure top-tier Pinot Noir. Sourced from a high-altitude vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills, this wine benefits from constant sea breezes and slow ripening, resulting in a perfect balance of ripe fruit, freshness, and complexity. The nose reveals intense aromas of dark cherry, ripe raspberry, and rosehip, beautifully complemented by violets, subtle spices, cedar, earthy notes, and a hint of smoke.

On the palate, the wine is elegant and velvety, with impressive concentration and depth for Pinot Noir. Fine acidity and silky tannins provide structure and tension, while the long, mineral finish clearly expresses the cool terroir of the Eola-Amity Hills. The 2018 vintage is known for its combination of ripeness and freshness, and in magnum format, this wine develops even more slowly and harmoniously. An exceptional choice for lovers of high-quality Pinot Noir with finesse, power, and aging potential.

Drinking Moment:
Perfect for a festive dinner, a special occasion, or for aging and enjoying later. This wine comes into its own beautifully with refined dishes and gastronomic moments.

Fun fact:
Cristom works with individual vineyards, each named after family members of the founder. Eileen Vineyard, named after his mother, is among the highest and windiest plots of the estate. Biodynamic practices and partial whole-cluster fermentation give the wine its characteristic aromatic complexity and depth.

Winemaker:
Under the leadership of Tom Gerrie, the second-generation winemaker at Cristom, the focus is on minimal intervention and maximum expression of terroir. Cristom's wines are internationally renowned for their balance of elegance, energy, and complexity. The Eileen Vineyard is among the most refined and structured Pinot Noirs of the house.

Foodpairing tip:
Fantastic with duck, pheasant, veal loin, lamb with herbs, or refined game dishes. Also an excellent combination with mushrooms, truffle dishes, grilled vegetables, and creamy risottos. In addition, it pairs beautifully with soft cheeses such as Brie de Meaux, Taleggio, or lightly aged goat cheese, where the elegance and depth of the wine are optimally showcased.