Nicolas Jay Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Nicolas Jay
Label Name:
 
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 93; Wine Spectator 93; Wilfred Wong (Wine. com) 93; James Suckling 92; Wine Enthusiast 92

Tasting Note
Bright red cherry and pomegranate with violet and floral lift, wet earth and Earl Grey tea undertones. Racy acidity, refined tannins, saline edge and cocoa-nib complexity leading to a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, grilled salmon, pork loin, mushroom risotto; Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, soy‑ginger salmon, char siu pork, shiitake and tofu stir‑fry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes from multiple Willamette sites; cold soak, slow native-yeast fermentations with gentle pump-overs/punchdowns. Aged 15–18 months in French oak (≈33% new). Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Founded 2012 by Burgundy winemaker Jean‑Nicolas Méo and Jay Boberg. Sourced from Bishop Creek estate plus top Willamette Valley sites (Hyland, Knight’s Gambit, Hopewell). Burgundian viticultural influence and organic/biodynamic partnerships.