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Red dry
Cristom Eileen Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019 is a premium red wine from Oregon, originating from the prestigious Eola-Amity Hills region in the Willamette Valley. It is crafted by the renowned American winery Cristom Vineyards, celebrated for its long-standing craftsmanship.
Cristom Eileen 2019 'Pinot Noir' stands out with its subtle, elegant character:
On the nose: red berries, cherries, raspberries, rose petals, gentle spices
On the palate: silky texture, fresh acidity, a long mineral finish
Tannins: soft yet structurally expressive.
Vintage: 2019 – one of the most consistent and ripest of the past decade
Vineyard: "Eileen Vineyard" – the highest-elevation vineyard with an excellent balance of coolness and sunshine,
Fermentation: with native yeasts, partially whole-cluster, with minimal intervention in the winemaking process.
Aging: ~18 months in French oak barrels (approximately 45% new).
Serve at 14–16 °C with tuna tartare, duck roasts, grilled sausages or vegetable stews with wild mushrooms.
Dried-strawberry, rose-stem and wet-earth aromas follow through to a full body with firm, intense tannins and a flavorful finish. This is structured and very tight at the moment. Give it time to open and show its true self. Try after 2023.
Medium ruby, the 2019 Pinot Noir Eileen Vineyard is pure, delicate and so pretty! It has layered aromas of raspberries and blueberries with tangerine peel, aniseed and an array of earthy accents. Bursting with juicy acidity and super silky in texture, the palate has a weightless feel despite its intense, layered flavors, and it finishes with tremendous length.
Cristom Vineyards is one of the most distinctive names in the Willamette Valley, where respect for nature, classical winemaking philosophy, and a long-term vision come together in perfect balance. Founded in 1992 in Oregon, the estate is located in a region now regarded as one of the world’s finest for Pinot Noir and cool-climate wines.
Here, vineyards are treated as living ecosystems, each with its own microclimate, soil structure, and natural rhythm. From the very beginning, Cristom embraced an organic and biodynamic approach, avoiding aggressive intervention and allowing nature to guide the process. Low yields, meticulous handwork, and careful selection result in wines that clearly express their sense of place.
The winemaking style is rooted in Old World traditions. Fermentation often takes place with native yeasts, whole clusters are used when appropriate, and technology is applied only when necessary to preserve quality. This philosophy produces wines that are alive, expressive, and authentic, rather than polished or formulaic.
Cristom’s greatest pride is its Pinot Noir. These wines combine elegance, structure, and emotional depth. They are never heavy or overripe, but instead refined and layered, with vibrant acidity and a long, graceful finish. Equally important are the estate’s Chardonnays, known for their minerality, freshness, and restrained use of oak.
While Cristom wines are highly enjoyable in their youth, their true potential unfolds with time. They are among the few Oregon wines celebrated for their aging ability and graceful evolution, revealing increasing complexity and harmony over the years.
Today, Cristom Vineyards stands as one of the benchmark producers of the Willamette Valley — a winery that successfully unites European tradition, New World precision, and authentic terroir expression.
