title: Cristom 2009 Eileen Vineyard Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills)
description: This begins as a hard, tight wine with hints of rose petal around a core of blackberry hard candy. The balance is superb, and the wine is lively with nuanced, dark notes blending smoke, espresso and bitter chocolate. An intriguing animal scent surfaces after some hours of breathing.
variety: Pinot Noir
designation: Eileen Vineyard