Country: US / Oregon
Variety: Pinot Noir
Winery: J. Christopher / Sandra Adele
Deep, dense black cherry signals immediately that this is pure, classic Dundee Hills fruit, much of it from Abbey Ridge. Average vine age is 30 years—giving it great penetration and complexity. At first tight and unyielding, it opens with scents of coffee and chocolate, and displays the thick minerality of all the winery’s 2012s. Nuanced herbs add a peppery kick to the finish.