J. Christopher Pinot Noir Medici Vineyard 2017 Color:Red mellowed in French oak

mellowed in French oak

and sumptuous oiliness anticipate an amble bouquet of broom

with apple

The clean juice above the solids is then racked to another tank where the clean juice is 100% stainless steel cold fermented at 45 degrees to help retain the wine’s aromas

fragrant aromas of peach

J. Christopher Pinot Noir Medici Vineyard 2017 Color:Red mellowed in French oakThe 2017 vintage was excellent in the Willamette Valley, in spite of a very hot summer and the worrisome threat of wildfires. The winery brought in superbly ripe fruit, the harvest itself was less frenzied than in most years, and the wines have turned out beautifully. Because of the warm summer, they thought they were in for another very early harvest. Fortunately, cooler weather and a bit of cleansing rain came in September. After the fast start in