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Vineyard: Nicole's
| Owner | Judy Jordan |
| Appellation | Russian River Valley |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2009 J Vineyards Nicole’s Vineyard Estate Grown Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., pH 3.72, TA 0.54, 550 cases, $50. A
45.8-acre Estate vineyard located off Eastside Road just south of the
winery. Clones include 2A and Dijon 113 and 115. Aged for 12 months
in 40% new Burgundian oak barrels, with an additional three months in
barrel for select barrels.
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Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass.
Nicely perfumed with aromas of Bing cherries, baking spices and a hint of
toasty oak. Very soft and creamy on the mid palate with gossamer tannins.
The theme is cherries with an added cola accent. A feminine wine that is easy
to cozy up to and deserving of the winery’s “flagship” designation.
Reviewed January 11, 2012
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2008 J Vineyards Nicole’s Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3%
alc., pH 3.79, 720 cases, $50. This vineyard is located off Eastside Road on an
eastern bench high above the Russian River and across the River from Rochioli
Vineyard. This is one of the warmest sites in J’s vineyard collection. After destemming,
the seeds are swept out that fall to the bottom of the tank during
fermentation. This helps to eliminate green tannin flavor that immature seeds
can often impart. Aged 12 months in 40% new French oak barrels. Selected
barrels were blended and returned to barrel for an additional 3 months.
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Very shy
initially, but comes to life with swirling, offering intense and penetrating scents of
ripe plum, black cherry and cassis. Flat-out delicious on the attack with intense
and persistent flavors of black cherries and cola. Flavors veer to the ripe, roasted side as would be expected
from this warm site in a warm vintage. Very good.
Reviewed November 24, 2010
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2007 J Vineyards Nicole’s Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3%
alc., 1,300 cases, $65. The fruit for this wine was harvested from J’s
crown jewel hillside 42-acre vineyard planted to Pinot Noir and Pinot
Meunier overlooking the Russian River Valley. The soil is Arbuckle
series and uplifted river material. Clones include 2A, Dijon 113, 115.
Aged in 40% new French oak.
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Richly scented with black cherries and
ripe berries. The rich and mouth filling melange of berry fruit is
supported by a tannic edge that suggests age ability. The finish goes on and
on. My notes say, wow! Enough said.
Reviewed July 9, 2009
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2006 J Vineyards & Winery Nicole’s Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., 1,400 cases, $65. Multiple clones, selected barrels.
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This wine is a
clear step up in class and will please any pinotphile. A reticent but lovely perfume
of cherry compote, herbs and oak leads to an explosion of succulent raspberry
fruit and spice on the palate. Elegant and sophisticated with a velvety mouth feel
and an elaborate aromatic finish. This is the bomb.
Reviewed August 4, 2008
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2009 J Vineyards Nicole’s Vineyard Estate Grown Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., pH 3.72, TA 0.54, 550 cases, $50. A 45.8-acre Estate vineyard located off Eastside Road just south of the winery. Clones include 2A and Dijon 113 and 115. Aged for 12 months in 40% new Burgundian oak barrels, with an additional three months in barrel for select barrels. · Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Nicely perfumed with aromas of Bing cherries, baking spices and a hint of toasty oak. Very soft and creamy on the mid palate with gossamer tannins. The theme is cherries with an added cola accent. A feminine wine that is easy to cozy up to and deserving of the winery’s “flagship” designation. Reviewed January 11, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2008 J Vineyards Nicole’s Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., pH 3.79, 720 cases, $50. This vineyard is located off Eastside Road on an eastern bench high above the Russian River and across the River from Rochioli Vineyard. This is one of the warmest sites in J’s vineyard collection. After destemming, the seeds are swept out that fall to the bottom of the tank during fermentation. This helps to eliminate green tannin flavor that immature seeds can often impart. Aged 12 months in 40% new French oak barrels. Selected barrels were blended and returned to barrel for an additional 3 months. · Very shy initially, but comes to life with swirling, offering intense and penetrating scents of ripe plum, black cherry and cassis. Flat-out delicious on the attack with intense and persistent flavors of black cherries and cola. Flavors veer to the ripe, roasted side as would be expected from this warm site in a warm vintage. Very good. Reviewed November 24, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2007 J Vineyards Nicole’s Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., 1,300 cases, $65. The fruit for this wine was harvested from J’s crown jewel hillside 42-acre vineyard planted to Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier overlooking the Russian River Valley. The soil is Arbuckle series and uplifted river material. Clones include 2A, Dijon 113, 115. Aged in 40% new French oak. · Richly scented with black cherries and ripe berries. The rich and mouth filling melange of berry fruit is supported by a tannic edge that suggests age ability. The finish goes on and on. My notes say, wow! Enough said. Reviewed July 9, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2006 J Vineyards & Winery Nicole’s Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., 1,400 cases, $65. Multiple clones, selected barrels. · This wine is a clear step up in class and will please any pinotphile. A reticent but lovely perfume of cherry compote, herbs and oak leads to an explosion of succulent raspberry fruit and spice on the palate. Elegant and sophisticated with a velvety mouth feel and an elaborate aromatic finish. This is the bomb. Reviewed August 4, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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