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J. Christopher winery The Abbey Ridge vineyard Owner Ernst Loosen J. CHRISTOPHER 2016 Abbey Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir J. CHRISTOPHER WINES Located in the Chehalem Mountains AVA, in Oregon’s Northern Willamette Valley, the J. Christopher winery focuses on Pinot Noir made using the traditional methods of the Old World. Owned by renowned Mosel winegrower, Ernst “Erni” Loosen (owner of the Dr. Loosen estate), the wines are hand-crafted in small lots and are sourced from our estate Appassionata Vineyard, as well as other excellent vineyards in the Willamette Valley that we have worked with for years. The philosophy at J. Christopher is to produce terroir-driven wines in an Old World style that emphasizes focus, length and balance. THE ABBEY RIDGE VINEYARD If Oregon had a vineyard classification, Abbey Ridge would unquestionably top the list of “grand cru” sites. It lies high up in the Dundee Hills and produces some of the most dis- tinctive wines in the state. From thin volcanic topsoil, this cool, high-elevation site typically yields delicate, finely floral wines with a touch of dried herbs and an engaging mineral depth. TECHNICAL INFO Appellation: Dundee Hills Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir Vineyard Source: Abbey Ridge Soil Type: Volcanic clay over basalt subsoil Clones: Coury Age of Vines: 18 years Vineyard Management: Sustainable; dry farmed Average Yield: 2.5 tons per acre Vinification: 100% destemmed; native yeast fermentation; unforced malolactic; 18 months in barriques (25% new); no fining or filtration. Alcohol: 13.5% Total Production: 98 cases FROM THE PRESS [94] Wine Spectator “Rich and refined, with vivid raspberry and blood orange aromas and layered cherry, stony mineral and tea flavors that build complexity toward polished tannins” February 2019 [94] Wine & Spirits “From an old, high-elevation Dundee Hills site, this has an old-vine grace and balance. It leads with aromas of spice, tobacco, anise, rye grain and soil, all in the service of restrained cherry. The flavors are cool, elegant and finely wrought, with succulent ripeness. It feels natural and e!ortless; for duck” June 2019 jchristopherwines.com.

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