Reviews & Ratings

2008 J Vineyards Pinot Noir "Barrel 16"

Winery: J Vineyards

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Barrel 16"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Russian River Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $50

Cases produced: 300

KWG Score: 89.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: May 31, 2011

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Pinot Noir from J Vineyards is just sensuous. It opens with a strawberry and black currant bouquet with a hint of lavender. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and refined. The flavor profile is a tasty and elegant black cherry with a hint of black raspberry. The finish is dry and subtle. This Pinot is delicate, feminine, and caressing. You could easy drink a bottle with the right company. With dinner, I would pair it with seared tuna or turkey. Enjoy – Ken.

Winemaker Notes: The 2008 J Vineyards "Barrel 16" Pinot Noir is a luxurious wine with distinct complexity and balanced tannins. The wine opens with subtle floral aromas of violet followed by cherry, plum, and blueberry. There are also delicate hints of licorice and spice. Rich and supple flavors of vanilla cream and strawberry fill the mouth, complementing the noseand providing a long, lingering finish of cinnamon, clove, and anise.

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