Pinot Noir Basalte - J. Christopher Wines is a New World wine, made by the classic vinification style of the oldest of worlds. Simply put, it's a Pinot Noir from Oregon that has been made as if it was in Burgundy.
We have said it before, this German is crazy and doesn't sit still. Ernst Loosen had realized that something good was going on with Oregon and when he visited it years ago and met Jay Somers of the J. Christopher winery, he was convinced for good. Somers made Pinot Noir in Willamette Valley in a way reminiscent of the old world (Burgundy). Ernie was so impressed that he decided to invest in this venture. The winery now enjoys worldwide recognition since every year it scores astronomical ratings for all its wines. In addition, in 2019 it entered the list of Wine & Spirits with the 100 best wineries of the year. As you can imagine they are doing many things right.
Pinot Noir Basalte - J. Christopher Wines is a Pinot made from a blend of selected oak barrels and different vineyards (Dundee Hills, Chehalem Mountains, Eola-Amity Hills). The wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts and matures for 20 months in French oak barriques (25% new). The result is impressive, with rich, pure fruit, silky texture, and with as much oak as needed.
We would tell you that it is the ultimate summer red wine, but it is so much more that we would be unfair! You must try it!
