Nicolas-Jay is a Pinot Noir winery located in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley. Celebrated Burgundian winemaker, Jean-Nicolas Meo of Domaine Meo-Camuzet, and renowned music and media entrepreneur, Jay Boberg, lend their individual talents and shared dedication to the winery, where traditional French winemaking meets Oregonian terroir.
This blend is almost equally divided between the regions of Eola-Amity, Dundee Hills and Yamhill-Carlton and shows a deeper hue and color saturation than prior vintages. Its been impressive to watch the winemaking team assemble this cuvee into an allegorical representation of each vintages subtle differences while also delivering the typicity of pure Willamette Valley aroma and texture. And this version delivers once again with a delicate floral component that's ethereal and elegant. There's black cherries and hints of fresh Gala apples, gentle baking spices and light toasted oak barrel. A lovely red cherry powder texture emerges that seems to unlock aromas of sarsaparilla and raspberry-clove essence. The tannin structure is delicate, but everlasting, and the wine shows good density and plenty of age ability. The hurdle here is the wines alluring style at this youthful state, a prettiness that is so inviting right now that pulling the cork as soon as you can could very well be a sound decision.