J. Christopher 2012 Lia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)

Country: US / Lia’s Vineyard
Variety: Pinot Noir Oregon
Winery: J. Christopher / Chehalem Mountains

This is introduced by scents of rose and cherry blossoms, with a hint of butterscotch. Once tasted it’s a lush, forward, sweetly appealing wine with the impressive fruit concentration of the 2012 vintage, underscored with a layer of mineral. It’s delicious already, but destined to improve. Drink some now, and put away some to taste between 2018 and 2025.