Nicolas-Jay Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2015

Pinot Noir

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91 Wine
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4.3 Very Good (12)

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Product Details

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Producer

Nicolas-Jay

Vintage

2015

Size

750ML

ABV

13%

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Somm Note

Winemaker Notes

The 2015 Willamette Valley is a rich, tight and expansive red with remarkable balance. It starts on the nose, with black cherry fruit aromas underscored by hints of smoke, fresh loamy soil, violets, and cassis. On the palate, bright, almost juicy fruit is supported by intense minerality and phenomenal length. It is structural and fine, with resolved tannins and subdued density resulting in a great complexity. If consumed in the next few years, the wine will benefit from a gentle decanting one or two hours before serving. This wine will also age beautifully for 15-20 years in bottle.

Professional Ratings

94 Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
Sophisticated, urbane, and pure, the 2015 Nicolas-Jay Pinot Noir expresses Willamette Valley authenticity. The wine exhibits red to blue fruits, with a streak of minerality. Its refined palate pairs it well with seared wild salmon. (Tasted: March 15, 2017, San Francisco, CA)
93 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 (one third of the barrels). Editors’ Choice.
91 Wine Spectator
A lovely and delicately complex wine, with expressive violet and raspberry aromas and harmoniously layered cherry, floral tea and stony mineral flavors that glide through a long finish.

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