J Christopher Pinot Noir Basalte Unfiltered Chehalem Mountain Oregon 2021

J. Christopher is owned by Ernst “Erni” Loosen, the internationally acclaimed winemaker behind Germany’s Dr. Loosen and Villa Wolf estates. Erni has a lifelong passion for Pinot Noir, and Erni recognized in the early 1990s that there was something very special going on here in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Erni became an avid collector of Oregon Pinot Noir, visiting the state often and establishing Erni's U.S. import company here in 2003.

Tasting Notes: Sourced from vineyards with thin volcanic clay topsoil over basalt bedrock, capturing deep red fruit, a fine and elegant tannic structure, and vibrant aromas. Reveals aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and subtle floral or pine-like notes, paired with an elegant yet structured palate.

Pairing Suggestions: Turkey, Duck, Salmon, Wild Mushrooms