J. Christopher Pinot Noir Nuages 2011 wholelist_bevcon gives off a great freshness

gives off a great freshness and fruity flavors on the nose

fresh salads and mellow cheese

cedar and spices

chocolate flavor and color

A seven-step distillation process allows for a stepwise "waterfall-like" enhancement of the Double Cross distillate

J. Christopher Pinot Noir Nuages 2011 wholelist_bevcon gives off a great freshnessThe Nuages Pinot Noir is selected from the winery's neighboring vineyards in the Chehalem Mountains AVA. The name "Nuages," which is French for "clouds," pays homage to the moderating influence of Oregon's autumn cloud cover, which slows ripening to allow for the long hang time that creates fully developed flavors. The 2011 Nuages includes barrels from the Adams, Lia's, and Olenik vineyards. It has a graceful power on the palate, with very pure fruit