Nicolas Jay
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Long time i wanted to taste...
Quite happy and not disappointed!
Bigger than I thought, and rounder, but still total burgundian style.
Am just sad we couldn’t help finishing it... would have like to taste tomorrow!
Long time i wanted to taste...
Quite happy and not disappointed!
Bigger than I thought, and rounder, but still total burgundian style.
Am just sad we couldn’t help finishing it... would have like to taste tomorrow!
Enjoying with Jonah and Sara Beer at Boulevard Restaurant in SN Francisco!
Enjoying with Jonah and Sara Beer at Boulevard Restaurant in SN Francisco!
1 person found it helpfulFeb 10th, 2018Comprised of grapes sourced from seven vineyards throughout the Willamette Valley, 35% of which is from the winery's own Bishop Creek Vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA—the 2015 Nicolas Jay Pinot Noir strikes a balance between power and elegance. More red fruited than black, the nose is perfumed with rose hips, underbrush, damp soil, and crushed stone. Texturally, I love what the acid does in this wine, as it builds and crescendos, fanning out towards a finish of nuanced white pepper and mineral splendor. 13.0% ABV | Sample
Comprised of grapes sourced from seven vineyards throughout the Willamette Valley, 35% of which is from the winery's own Bishop Creek Vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA—the 2015 Nicolas Jay Pinot Noir strikes a balance between power and elegance. More red fruited than black, the nose is perfumed with rose hips, underbrush, damp soil, and crushed stone. Texturally, I love what the acid does in this wine, as it builds and crescendos, fanning out towards a finish of nuanced white pepper and mineral splendor. 13.0% ABV | Sample
1 person found it helpfulJul 31st, 2017
Nose has...not sure, this weather has my sinuses stuffed up, but my wife assures she's getting little on the nose.
Palate has ripe red cherry, dry soil, (light) ripe blackberry, medium tannins and light barrel influence.
Too young tonight, I had a feeling this might not be ready, and I was correct. Quite closed up on the nose and palate, this is either drink on release ('15 vintage) or wait it out likely 6-8 years.
Nose has...not sure, this weather has my sinuses stuffed up, but my wife assures she's getting little on the nose.
Palate has ripe red cherry, dry soil, (light) ripe blackberry, medium tannins and light barrel influence.
Too young tonight, I had a feeling this might not be ready, and I was correct. Quite closed up on the nose and palate, this is either drink on release ('15 vintage) or wait it out likely 6-8 years.
Aromatic full of ripe cherry and cranberry on the nose. Light to medium ruby color. Fruity with hint of smoke and oaky on the palate. Very fine tannin. Low in acidity and a wonderful lingering finish. Well worth the money spent.
Aromatic full of ripe cherry and cranberry on the nose. Light to medium ruby color. Fruity with hint of smoke and oaky on the palate. Very fine tannin. Low in acidity and a wonderful lingering finish. Well worth the money spent.
Aug 7th, 2022
Nice Pinot Noir. Medium body, dry, some acidity. Strawberries and raspberries are most notable.
Nice Pinot Noir. Medium body, dry, some acidity. Strawberries and raspberries are most notable.
Aug 5th, 2021
Not yet released-polished, Christmas spice and candied cherry nose. Laced with sweet blueberry and light toast. Sensual wine at outset but tannins build. Restrained now, but expect it to sharpen and broaden in the next 6 months
Not yet released-polished, Christmas spice and candied cherry nose. Laced with sweet blueberry and light toast. Sensual wine at outset but tannins build. Restrained now, but expect it to sharpen and broaden in the next 6 months
Nov 24th, 2020
The Willamette valley partnership. Great pinot, floral, hints of spice and cherry, very polished with great balance. Good to go but will hold its own in a cellar for at the very least another 7 years or so.
The Willamette valley partnership. Great pinot, floral, hints of spice and cherry, very polished with great balance. Good to go but will hold its own in a cellar for at the very least another 7 years or so.
Sep 26th, 2020A spectacular wine. Recommended by the saleswoman at Wine House to accompany our Wagyu beef. Rich but not overwhelming.
A spectacular wine. Recommended by the saleswoman at Wine House to accompany our Wagyu beef. Rich but not overwhelming.
Mar 1st, 2020
Just an amazing Pinot noir. Bought it off of Wine Access due to an Instagram video. The nose is amazing and the finish is even better.
Just an amazing Pinot noir. Bought it off of Wine Access due to an Instagram video. The nose is amazing and the finish is even better.
Dec 24th, 2019