Joseph Jewell Pinot Noir Eel River Valley 2020 750ml

This medium ruby pinot is a joyful color. Immediate aromas of fresh red fruits like cherry, plum, bramble, cranberry and raspberry leans into darker fruits of black cherry and ripe plum and give way to muted tones of forest bark and dried autumn leaves.

The soft pallet releases an intensity bolder than at first sip. Concentrated red fruits seem to dominate the experience with a medium finish which grips your palette and attention before gently releasing you to enjoy its grippy, spicy tannins.

• Country: United States
• Region: California
• Appellation: Sonoma Valley
• Sub Appellation: Russian River Valley
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red
• Alcohol by Vol: 13.0%

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world’s most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means ‘black pine’ in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.