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Jay Somers first worked making wine with John Paul, winemaker and owner
of tiny cult winery Cameron. In 1999, after three vintages at Cameron,
he partnered with Bill Holloran, a software executive with a love of wine,
and they built a small winery on Holloran's farm.
In return for making
Holloran's Holloran Winery and Stafford Hill label wines, Jay uses the
facility to make his own J Christopher label. Jay tries to work with
organic vineyards as much as possible.
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The 2009 Pinot Noir Charlie’s Vineyard was sourced from a 40 year old parcel directly adjacent to the Cameron Winery. Fragrant black raspberries, exotic spices, incense, and sandalwood inform the nose of a succulent, plush, layered Pinot that de... read more |
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The 2009 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley represents well over half of the J. Christopher production. Medium ruby red in color, it is a spicy, savory, velvety-textured, elegant Pinot that is nicely proportioned and lengthy. Drink this outstanding va... read more |
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Refreshing white wine blend, great for summer served chilled, with cold shrimp salad, aged soft cheese on baguette with fresh basil and olive oil.
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Bright and crisp, perfect for any seafood dish you can conjure. ... read more |
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The J. Christopher Chardonnay "Cuvee Lunatique" is the perfect glass of wine with a dinner salad made with sliced fennel, avocado, grilled chicken and mixed baby greens.
Excellent winemaker Jay Somers makes small amounts of white win... read more |
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 94 points
The 2009 Pinot Noir Sandra Adele sports a similar personality to the Charlie’s Vineyard. Asian spices, incense, wood smoke, cherry, and ra... read more |
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