2019 Nicolas Jay Pinot Noir Own -Rooted
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The 2019 Pinot Noir Own-Rooted embodies power and elegance. It has singular scents of rooibos and Earl Grey tea, blood orange and cranberry, dried violet, mushroom and woodsmoke. With a lacy frame of tannins and seamless freshness, it glides through the mouth with concentrated citrus and floral layers, and it finishes with tremendous length.
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Sourced from the Nysa vineyard (planted in 1990), the Hyland vineyard (planted in 1971) and Bishop Creek vineyard (planted in 1987). Pale ruby with a purple tint. Savoury and smoky with dry-fruit character, dry extract and wet leaf. Incredibly earthy – really needs time to open. A good decant would help. Light on florals and fruit – mostly earth. (SCJ)
Dark berries and strawberries with some earth and tar. Medium to full body, round and juicy tannins and a flavorful finish. Lots going on here. Opens at the end. Unfined and unfiltered. Layered and citrus rind texture. Serious. Needs three or four years to open. Best after 2024.