J. Christopher

Willamette Valley Unfiltered Pinot Noir

9.1206 ratings
9.036 pro ratings
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Daniel P. Drake

This is the 2012 J. Christopher Willamette Valley Unfiltered Pinot Noir from Newberg, Oregon.

On the nose is bright cherry, strawberry, cranberry, clove, vanilla, sweet oak, barnyard funk, cinnamon and soil.

Onnthe palate I found cherry, strawberry, raspberry, cola, mushroom, hibiscus, black tea, spice and earth.

This wine is medium bodied with medium + acidity and fine supple tannins that leaves you with a long red fruit dusty soil finish. This weekend looks to be a good one. Go out and enjoy yourselves and try some nice wines. Stay safe and healthy. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

This is the 2012 J. Christopher Willamette Valley Unfiltered Pinot Noir from Newberg, Oregon.

On the nose is bright cherry, strawberry, cranberry, clove, vanilla, sweet oak, barnyard funk, cinnamon and soil.

Onnthe palate I found cherry, strawberry, raspberry, cola, mushroom, hibiscus, black tea, spice and earth.

This wine is medium bodied with medium + acidity and fine supple tannins that leaves you with a long red fruit dusty soil finish. This weekend looks to be a good one. Go out and enjoy yourselves and try some nice wines. Stay safe and healthy. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Aug 12th, 2022
Shengli Hu

Tart and ripe red and dark cherry, red plum. Crushed herbs, sweet cola nuts, and very restraint oak usage only moderately detectable from palate: clove, and nutmeg. Medium+ acidity, medium- tannins. Medium(+) alcohol.

Tart and ripe red and dark cherry, red plum. Crushed herbs, sweet cola nuts, and very restraint oak usage only moderately detectable from palate: clove, and nutmeg. Medium+ acidity, medium- tannins. Medium(+) alcohol.

Jun 21st, 2020
Jae Cho

Good value.

Good value.

Feb 2nd, 2019
Jae Cho

Good stuff

Good stuff

Jun 7th, 2018
Michael Chelus

Cherry, cassis, eucalyptus, loamy earth, oak and vanilla. Great acidity and soft tannins.

Cherry, cassis, eucalyptus, loamy earth, oak and vanilla. Great acidity and soft tannins.

2 people found it helpfulFeb 28th, 2015
Dan Roach

Beautiful ruby color. Nose is full of fruit and a little bit or wood or spice. Acidity is medium minus, body is medium minus. Tannins are subtle and juicy. Raspberry, hint of pepper, currants,

Beautiful ruby color. Nose is full of fruit and a little bit or wood or spice. Acidity is medium minus, body is medium minus. Tannins are subtle and juicy. Raspberry, hint of pepper, currants,

2 people found it helpfulAug 12th, 2014
Matt Sterr

Nice terroir driven PN. Good acid and length. Great wine to pair.

Nice terroir driven PN. Good acid and length. Great wine to pair.

1 person found it helpfulApr 15th, 2015
Justin Recktenwald

Nose is subtle and misleading. Fresh fruit and a little acetone aroma. Mouthfeel and taste are pretty awesome. Lot more depth than the nose let's on

Nose is subtle and misleading. Fresh fruit and a little acetone aroma. Mouthfeel and taste are pretty awesome. Lot more depth than the nose let's on

1 person found it helpfulSep 24th, 2014
Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.5

Like an old friend that I don't visit often enough. Punchy and bright w balanced fruit, spice, reduction and herbs. Balance is light and fresh.

Like an old friend that I don't visit often enough. Punchy and bright w balanced fruit, spice, reduction and herbs. Balance is light and fresh.

1 person found it helpfulJul 9th, 2014
Helen M Gaydos

Finally it's come into play! Sanguine with wild strawberries dancing. Discreet fruit but delicious. This is a winemaker to keep watch on and 'throw down' for the cellar.

Finally it's come into play! Sanguine with wild strawberries dancing. Discreet fruit but delicious. This is a winemaker to keep watch on and 'throw down' for the cellar.

Jun 6th, 2017