Lemelson Vineyards Pinot Noir Jerome Reserve 2021 750ml

Jerome Reserve Pinot noir is a collection of the best 20 barrels of the vintage. The 2021 Jerome is a blend of fruit from vineyards in all three of the AVAs that we farm which adds even more depth to this reserve wine. It is a compilation of high elevation Dijon clones from Dundee Hills and Chehalem Mountains, which contribute red fruit and elegance and lower elevation Wadenswil and Pommard clones from Yamhill-Carlton, which contribute richness, spice and earth. The wine exudes black cherry raspberry and Italian plum fruit along with cocoa powder, black tea, allspice and forest floor undertones.It shows amazing balance that leads into a long and juicy finish. This is definitely a bottle that will age well into the next decade.

• Country: United States
• Region: Oregon
• Appellation: Willamette Valley
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red
• Alcohol by Vol: 13.5%

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.