TN: 2012 J. Christopher Pinot Noir Lumière

John_Glas · January 11, 2020, 3:09am

2012 J. Christopher Pinot Noir Lumière - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills (1/9/2020)
Day 1: Soy, cranberry, strawberry, floral and minerals. Wonderful showing again. Nice fruit and medium plus finish. This will age another 3 or 4 years but is so good now why not consume. 92 points
Day 2: Solid again and consumed. Cranberry, strawberry, underbrush, minerals and floral notes. A pretty, flavorful wine. Medium finish. 92 points
Recommendation: While I believe this will age a few more years it is drinking great now. Drink now to 2022. (92 pts.)

Richard_T_r_i_m_p_i · January 12, 2020, 1:30am

My understanding is that J. Christopher is now minus Jay Somers. I’ve always found his wines tasty. Lots of talent. Former Cameron-ite, many moons ago.

RT

rfelthoven · January 13, 2020, 6:35am

Richard_T_r_i_m_p_i · January 14, 2020, 12:53am

Nice photo link Ron. Jay’s 2007 Dundee Hills Pinot was my intro and surprisingly good. His whites are definitely worth a look. I’ve been hit and miss at the Carlton Studio but you’ve got to respect Andrew Rich and Eric Hamacher is still very under-rated. Tasty age-worthy offerings. Loved his 2011 Pinot.

RT

John_Glas · January 15, 2020, 1:40am

September 2019 - Wine Industry Advisor > … ers-studio

Sounds interesting.