J. Christopher Basalte Unfiltered Pinot Noir 2020 (750ml) Chile Chile Carmenere

J. Christopher Basalte Unfiltered Pinot Noir 2020 (750ml) Chile Chile CarmenereWinemaker Notes The Basalte Pinot Noir is J. Christopher's bedrock bottling from the Willamette Valley. It is sourced from vineyards that have fairly thin volcanic clay topsoil over fractured basalt. This type of very rocky soil lends itself to muscular, firmly structured wines, with persistent length. The Basalte captures this expressive character of the soil, with deep red fruit and a fine tannic structure that maintains elegant style.

great with light seafood and raw vegetable hors d'oeuvres

Cabernet Franc (4%) and Petit Verdot (1%) from Apalta

The 2022 Merlot is elegantly scented with plum

"A rounded

and it is suitable for every occasion

it undergoes malolactic fermentation to create a smooth

balanced with crushed rock and mouth-watering freshness

Blanc de Pinot Noir is a rare sparkling wine style that Chandon has been perfecting for more than 40 years – it’s the ace up Chandon’s sleeve

elevation: around 700 feet exposure:

With ample jammy dark fruits and spice as well as a good finish

dried flowers and Maraschino cherry

this outstanding 2018 needs 4-6 years of bottle age to round into form and will evolve nicely for 20-25 years