7 Wine Reviews Found

  • Winery: Nicolas-Jay
96 Points

Nicolas-Jay Pinot Noir L’Ensemble 2022

Seriously FUN to drink, this outrageously delicious & silky smooth new release is a bottling of the winery’s ‘best of the best’ {as described by the world-famous wine team} selections. This knock-out winner showcases an array of bright fruit flavors and complexity including cherry cola, pomegranate, cranberry, subtle spice and notes of herbal tea. Finishing... Read Full Review
96 Points

Nicolas-Jay Pinot Noir L’Ensemble 2023

A vividly expressive Pinot Noir, the 2023 L’Ensemble opens with violet, rose, and hibiscus tea before unfolding into dark red fruits, deep plum, and a hint of prune for added depth. Captivating brightness and presence give the wine its drive, while notes of cinnamon, black licorice, and botanical nuances add complexity. This is a beautifully... Read Full Review
96 Points

Nicolas-Jay Pinot Noir Willamette 2016

A big rush of juicy cranberry, strawberry preserve, raspberry leaf, lingonberry and hints of dried sage. Silky mouthfeel with an umami component within a caramel, brown sugar sweetness in the middle that lends a distinctly Burgundian feel towards the long, fruit-forward, cherry-rich finish. A true representation of the best of Willamette Valley.s, and the wine... Read Full Review
97 Points

Nicolas-Jay Pinot Noir L’Ensemble 2018

This first-ever ‘best of the best’ {as described by the world-famous wine team} bottling showcases an array of bright fruit flavors and complexity including cherry, pomegranate, cranberry, subtle spice and notes of herbal tea. Burgundian in profile with red plum and savory wild mushroom, with polished tannins, this will age effortlessly over the next 7... Read Full Review
97 Points

Nicolas-Jay Pinot Noir Own Rooted 2023

Own-rooted vines are very uncommon and Nicolas-Jay’s Own-Rooted Pinot Noir is a uniquely sumptuous take on Pinot Noir that is thrilling to taste. Bold, ripe dark-red fruit opens the palate, but the wine’s real charm emerges in its interplay of richness and tension with vibrant red fruit keeping everything lifted and impeccably balanced. Sarsaparilla, earth,... Read Full Review
97 Points

Nicolas-Jay Pinot Noir L’Ensemble 2019

This outrageously delicious & silky smooth new release is a bottling of the winery’s ‘best of the best’ {as described by the world-famous wine team} selections that showcases an array of bright fruit flavors and complexity including cherry cola, pomegranate, cranberry, subtle spice and notes of herbal tea. Burgundian in profile with red plum and... Read Full Review