J. Christopher, Chehalem Mountains (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir 2016

 This incredibly food-friendly Oregon Pinot Noir is sourced from rocky volcanic basalt soil.  It opens with a perfumy mix of raspberry, boysenberry, slate, rose petals and lavender.  On the palate, it is medium-to-full bodied with notes of plum, boysenberry, warm spice and black tea/pepper.  Its tannins are fine-grained, and the finish is long and aromatic.  You can pair this with just about anything.  Enjoy now, but save a few as this wine will age gracefully.