Cristom Pinot Noir Eileen Vineyard 06
winery: Cristom
Cristom Eileen Vineyard Pinot noir 06 is made entirely from one section of Cristom's own estate vineyard. Less than 600 cases of the wine were made. While the wine was aged in 67% new oak, it is drinking well. A silky texture and mouthfeel surround a core of smooth tannins. It is a richly flavored Pinot noir, true to the varietal at its best.
"Cristom's 2006 Eileen Vineyard Pinot noir is a dark ruby colored wine with rich aromas of ripe blackberries, cinnamon, allspice, cedar and roasted coffee. The equally compelling flavors consist of raspberries, currants and a bit of a wild fruit or a briary component that gives an overall lift to the palate. Although the 2003 vintage was a bit warmer and drier than we typically see, the altitude of this vineyard helped to maintain the bright acidity that keeps this wine balanced. Although there is still some mouth coating tannins, this wine is drinking well now and should improve for 5 to 8 years." ~Steve Doerner
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Previous Vintage Tasting Notes
Wine Advocate rating 93 points! Wine Advocate says: "The star of the portfolio this vintage is the 2002 Pinot noir Eileen Vineyard. Bursting from the glass with dark fruit, spices and candied black cherries, it regales the taster with a harmonious, satin-textured core of fresh, wonderfully ripened black fruits. Deep, seamless, and revealing an angle-free, prolonged finish, this beauty is a candidate for drinking between 2005 and 2014."
Wine Spectator says: "My favorite of Cristom's 2001s comes from the highest portion of the estate vineyard in Eola Hills. This elegant, refined Pinot carries its ripe blackberry and currant flavors in a velvety package, with fine tannins letting the fruit and gently earthy flavors linger enticingly. Best from 2005 through 2011.-H.S."
