2015 | Nicolas-Jay | Pinot Noir

Deep vivid red. Intense aromas of fresh raspberry, cherry and five-spice powder; a sexy floral nuance gains strength as the wine stretches out. Sweet and seamless on the palate, showing very good heft and focus to the sappy red berry, rose pastille and spicecake flavors. Shows impressive energy on the gently tannic finish, which hangs on with strong, fruit-driven persistence.

Reviews:

• Wine Enthusiast: The second release from this impressive new project is a touch lighter than the previous vintage, but just as well built. Blending grapes from four different sub-AVAs, this shows a sleek and detailed mix of fruit-strawberry, plum and cherry-married to just the right amount of new French oak.

• James Suckling: Fresh wild strawberries, cloves, nutmeg, and black cherry essence. The palate is dark-fruited with round tannins, fine acidity and a fruity finish. Layered and polished.

Producer Information

The story of Nicolas-Jay spans the more than three-decade friendship between our founders, Burgundian winemaker Jean-Nicolas Méo and music entrepreneur Jay Boberg. Their mutual love of Pinot Noir, and desire to create something lasting together, drew them to the North Willamette Valley. Our viticulture and winemaking are informed by years of working the soils of Burgundy’s Grand Crus, an understanding we bring to old-vine sites in Oregon, including our own organically farmed estate Bishop Creek vineyard, as well as our 53-acre Dundee Hills Estate. It is from these unique sites that Jean-Nicolas, Jay and associate winemaker Tracy Kendall craft Nicolas-Jay Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. We also offer a sumptuous tasting room and outdoor patio, while our Confrérie (wine club) offers captivating wines for a close-knit community of wine lovers. Viens avec nous.

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