2019 J.C. Somers Vintner Nouvelle Lune Dundee Hills Pinot noir
Dundee Hills,
Willamette Valley,
Oregon
13.0% alcohol
Empty bottle weight: 21.3 ounces // 606 grams
Cork closure
A homage to the terroir of the Dundee Hills, Jay Somers blended Pinot noir grapes from three vineyards in the AVA into this Pinot noir, his Nouvelle Lune, or New Moon wine. Comprised of Oregon state’s official soil, red Jory, the Dundee Hills tend to be slightly warmer than other AVAs within the Willamette Valley. Warmer temperatures and that Jory soil are two factors that contribute to red fruit characteristics in its grapes. So you can expect abundant red fruit, as well as plenty of acidity in the Nouvelle Lune, making it a very versatile food wine.
Color:
Raspberry red
Bouquet:
Forest floor (to me, it’s a distinct Willamette Valley aroma) combined with aromas of tart cranberries, ripe raspberries, and red plums. Other earthy notes of dried herbs and faint whiffs of asphalt became present as I drank in the aromatics of this Pinot.
Palate:
Dried herbs and red fruit flavors of cranberries, raspberries, sour cherries and red plums evolved into drying popsicle stick tannins and a spicy cinnamon finish.
Food pairing suggestions:
Salmon sliders with savory cranberry sauce // duck liver paté // slow-cooker garlic-parmesan chicken
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Check out our other posts about Jay and his wines:
Why Wine? An interview with Jay Somers of J.C. Somers Vintner
2020 J.C. Somers Vintner Whole Lotta rosé
2019 J.C. Somers Vintner Corrine Vineyard Chardonnay
2019 J.C. Somers Vintner Sauvignon blanc