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J. Christopher 2011 'Lumiere' Pinot Noir, Eola Amity Hills
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Item Number: 7015
UPC: None
Country: USA
Region: Oregon
Sub Region: Willamette Valley
Appellation/AVA: Eola-Amity Hills
Vintage: 2011
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 13
Soil Type: Volcanic
Case Production: 756
'Lumiere' makes reference to the light that contributes to Eola-Amity Hills’ discernible qualities in Pinot Noir. Lumière is sourced from the warmer vineyard climate in the Walnut Hill area in Northern Eola-Amity Hills. This terroir wine is made from fruit sourced from Dubay and Three Angels on Walnut Road. Silky texture and dark fruits, layered with fine tannins and perfectly balanced acidity, come together in Jay’s newest AVA Pinot Noir.
Pinot Noir Clones: 667, 777, 115, 114
Age of Vines: 11 to 13 years old
Vinification: 100% destemmed; 2.5 ton fermenters; native yeast; unforced malolactic fermentation; maturation for 20 months (25% new oak, 25% one-year, 25% two-year, 25% three-year).
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J. Christopher 2011 'Lumiere' Pinot Noir, Eola Amity Hills
Rating: 89
This Pinot Noir offers zippy acidity and floral hints of roses and violets. The bright raspberry flavors are set in a delicate frame of one-quarter new French oak.
- The Wine Enthusiast (2/1/2014)
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J. Christopher 2011 'Lumiere' Pinot Noir, Eola Amity Hills
Rating: 91
Sourced principally from Dubay and Three Angels vineyards in the Walnut Hills, and representing – at 756 cases – a steep ramping-up in quantity from last year’s inaugural rendition, J. Christopher’s 2011 Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Lumiere is gorgeously scented with violet, cassis, and allspice. Intimations of wet stone gain prominence on the sappy dark berry-filled and palpably extract-rich – even broad-shouldered – palate. Notwithstanding its name, this is the metaphorically darkest of the present collection, and the most obviously structured. The finish – incorporating iodine, smoky black tea, and brown spices – is at once broad and gripping, while retaining the sort of energy and abundant primary juiciness that one expects from 2011. I imagine it showing well through at least 2018.
- The Wine Advocate (10/31/2013)
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