J. Christopher ‘Medici Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 2017 clarence-house finishing lean and dry

finishing lean and dry

Gautheron had lost so much fruit from frost (fun fact – Frissons means frozen in French) that they had to source their fruit from outside their vineyard

The relatively concentrated flavors possess better mid-palate stuffing as well as better depth and persistence on the firmly constituted finish that displays very little rusticity

the wines command a hefty price

with true varietal characteristics

J. Christopher ‘Medici Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 2017 clarence-house finishing lean and dryLimpid ruby red. Pure, expressive red berry, candied rose and exotic spice qualities on the intensely perfumed nose, along with a mineral element that strengthens with aeration. Silky, sweet and penetrating on the palate, offering vibrant raspberry, cherry and floral pastille flavors complemented by suggestions of cola and spicecake. In a seamless, graceful style, showing superb clarity and smooth, rounded tannins on the strikingly long, floral driven