J.Christopher Lunatiquie Rouge, Red Blend, 2020

This cuvée combines the elegant, fruity notes of Pinot Noir with the  bold, structural complexity of Syrah to honor Old World traditions. This pairing of seeming opposites is not crazy, it’s delicious! Burgundian producers, prior to  French wine label regulation changes in the 1920s, often blended Syrah with their Pinot Noir to enhance the nature of the vintage. Syrah from eastern Oregon is rich and aromatically expressive which highlights the red fruit flavors of Pinot Noir grown in western Oregon. This wine is playful yet balanced and will complement a wide range of cuisines. ABOUT THE 2020 VINTAGE After a mild and dry winter, erratic swings in temperature and rainfall in spring caused an uneven fruit set and a smaller potential crop. Otherwise, fruit development was more or less normal throughout the dry and warm summer.  In September, forest fires created smoky conditions throughout the Willamette Valley. Fortunately, the vineyards that we harvested were not heavily affected and we produced a range of very elegant and engaging wines that capture the nature of the vintage. ** Must be 21 years of age or older to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.  Someone 21 years or older must present a valid id upon delivery. **