Nicolas Jay Bishop Creek Pinot Noir 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Nicolas Jay
Label Name:
 
Bishop Creek Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Willamette Valley (Yamhill-Carlton AVA)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 96, James Suckling 95, Decanter 94, Wine Enthusiast 94, Clive Pursehouse 94

Tasting Note
Aromas of violet, rose petal, kirsch and crushed raspberry with cedar, star anise and forest-floor earth. Medium–full palate of red and black fruits, saline minerality, bright acidity and polished, dusty tannins; long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, pork tenderloin, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, charcuterie. Asian: Peking duck, hoisin‑glazed pork, Korean BBQ, teriyaki/miso salmon, shiitake stir‑fry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit, small-lot fermentations; matured ~15 months in French oak (≈50% new).

Vineyard Info
Bishop Creek Vineyard (estate acquired 2014). Own‑rooted vines planted 1988–1990 (clones Pommard, Wädenswil, 777); organic, no‑till farming on marine sedimentary soils in Yamhill‑Carlton AVA.