Nicolas Jay Bishop Creek Pinot Noir 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Nicolas Jay
Label Name:
 
Bishop Creek Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Willamette Valley (Yamhill‑Carlton District)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 96; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 94; Wine Spectator 93; Wine Enthusiast 92. Drink window commonly cited to 2030–2036

Tasting Note
Perfumed cranberry, raspberry and blueberry with lavender, black tea and forest floor; stony minerality, savory spice and medium‑grained tannins. Focused, long finish with savory/iron notes.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, charred lamb chops, mushroom risotto, roasted pork, grilled salmon; Asian: miso‑glazed salmon, teriyaki chicken, duck buns, char siu, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Pinot Noir, native/indigenous fermentations, aged in French oak (portion new), bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
From Bishop Creek Vineyard (vines ~1988) in Yamhill‑Carlton; produced by Nicolas‑Jay (Jean‑Nicolas Méo & Tracy Kendall), an Oregon estate blending Burgundian techniques with Willamette terroir.