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J. Christopher's 2021 Basalte Pinot Noir comes from vineyard sites across Oregon's Willamette Valley, where thin clay soils over volcanic basalt rock give the wine its firm, muscular backbone; in the cellar, the fruit ferments naturally and ages 18 months in barrel with a hands-off approach that lets the vineyard's character shine through; the result is a deep, structured Pinot Noir with flavors of Bing cherry, orange zest, and clove, backed by fine tannins and a long, savory finish.

Easy, crowd-pleasing pour: smooth and balanced at 13.5% alcohol, it's approachable for casual Pinot drinkers but has enough depth to impress guests looking for something more serious.
A story worth telling: volcanic terroir, old vines, and a 92-point score from Wine Enthusiast give servers a compelling, easy pitch for the glass pour.

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