J. Christopher - Lumiére Pinot Noir 2020 (750ml) Morgon

J. Christopher - Lumiére Pinot Noir 2020 (750ml) MorgonThe fruit for this cuve is from three vineyards in the Walnut Hill area, at the northern end of the Eola Amity Hills AVA: Dubay, Three Angels, and Hirkamb. The lower elevation Dubay vineyard gives a touch of lushness to the wine, whereas the adjacent but slightly higher elevation Three Angels vineyard gives it a solid structure. The Lumire has a silky texture and dark fruits layered with fine tannins and perfectly balanced acidity. This was a cooler

persistent finish of candied fruit

pair it with beef dinners

RESIDUAL SUGAR

iron and tobacco

A 70-30 blend of Syrah and Grenache

Malolactic fermentation in November in steel

Palate: Fresh and mineral-driven

all lifted by notes of lemon blossom and blood orange

TYPE OF WINE

the typicité of the appellation showing through nicely

demonstrating an earthy character

The nose is comprised of notes of strawberry