Winemaker Notes
Expressive, silky, and refined. Jolie is an incredible blend of crushed raspberry, black cherry, and jasmine tea with subtle cinnamon stick aromas. Bright acid on the palate lifts notes of cranberry, fresh cardamom spice and pine forest. Subtle tannins frame the wine and provide a delightfully long finish.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Medium garnet in color, it has pretty scents of raspberry and strawberry jam, orange peel and tobacco leaves. The medium-bodied palate is chalky and fresh with delicate, earth-laced flavors and a long, layered finish.
Anderson Valley, located in Mendocino County just above Sonoma County, is one of California’s coolest AVAs, allowing it a long growing season. Only 15 miles long, the region makes a slice eastward through the mountains, from the frigid Pacific Ocean. Dramatic diurnal temperature variations here preserve grape acidity and thus freshness in the finished wines. These are prime conditions for growing Pinot Noir, and the valley produces many fine versions. Characteristics of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir typically include crisp acidity, cranberry and strawberry notes as well as earthy notes of forest floor and mushroom.
Still Pinot Noir, however, is only part of the story. Pinot Noir, along with Chardonnay, are also grown for Anderson Valley’s exceptional sparkling wines. Produced via the traditional method, these offer a classic toasty note from lees aging, bright, complex fruit notes and a clean, refreshing character.