J. Christopher Dundee Hills Cuvee Pinot Noir 2015

The 2015 J. Christopher Dundee Hills Cuvée Pinot Noir (often distributed under its terroir label, Volcanique) is an elegant, structured, and beautifully focused Oregon red wine from a remarkably warm and dry growing season. Sourced from premium, hand-selected vineyard sites rooted in rich, volcanic Jory clay soils, it pours a lovely translucent ruby color in the glass. The nose lifts with an expressive bouquet of smoky volcanic earth, ripe red raspberries, and violet aromas, subtly complexed by hints of cinnamon and black tea. On the palate, this medium-bodied Pinot Noir is juicy, plush, and fruit-forward, delivering a velvety, mouth-melting texture packed with layers of sweet cherry, orange peel, and rooibos tea. Crafted in an Old World style with native yeast fermentation and extended aging in French oak barrels, it maintains its vibrant coastal energy, transitioning beautifully into a long, polished finish anchored by fine-grained tannins and a lingering touch of earthy tar.

Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with tea-smoked duck breast, cedar-plank grilled wild salmon, slow-roasted pork belly, wild mushroom risotto, roasted poultry, and charcuterie boards featuring aged cheeses.