J. Christopher Pinot Noir Basalte 2017 Bottle:1 as expected from a super-premium

as expected from a super-premium alcohol

herbal character (especially for those like me who enjoy this herbal quality in Loire cabernet franc)

The lithe palate is rather lean

medium+ tannins and medium alcohol

and a trace of barnyard

J. Christopher Pinot Noir Basalte 2017 Bottle:1 as expected from a super-premiumQuite pure red cherry aromas and spicy notes, together with some sanguine rust and terra cotta. The palate has very smoothly rendered tannins that hold blueberry and red cherry flavors. Elegant and precise. This elegant, structured wine includes grapes from the famed Medici Vineyard. Fruit flavors run from ripe strawberry to lighter blackberry, with good supporting acidity