Nicolas-Jay Pinot Noir L’Ensemble 2021

96 Points | IWR
“The 2021 L’Ensemble Pinot Noir from Nicolas Jay is aged for 16 months in 35 new French oak barrels and sports a medium translucent ruby garnet core with a light neon pink rim in the glass. A stunning example of a well-crafted Pinot Noir from Oregon, it explodes with notes of crushed red raspberries, Bing cherries, toasted cinnamon stick, Blood orange zest, and dried violet flowers with just a smidgeon of earthy notes that keep things interesting. Tannins are a bit higher than most 2021’s I’ve tasted from the valley, but this is a good thing, as it will allow this wine to age for 10 15 years with proper cellaring. Perfect levels of acidity, spice, and fruit complete this decadent and phenomenal wine. Highly recommended.” - International Wine Report