Joleté Pinot Noir Le Verre Cuvee

Joleté Wines Pinot Noir “Le Verre Cuvee”

WHY WE LOVE IT

  • Fruit is sourced from top sites in Yamhill-Carlton AVA (43%), Chehalem Mountains AVA (35%), and Willamette Valley AVA (22%).

Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir

Elaboration: Traditional fermentation in stainless steel. The wine then ages for 18 months in French oak.

Tasting Notes: Aromas of spiced raspberry, cherry and sweet tobacco. A medium-bodied palate with notes of boysenberry and ripe Oregon Hood strawberries, mingled with an underlying hint of orange peel. A crisp and welcome drive of acidity on the finish.

PRESS

2016 – 91 James Suckling | 91 Vinous

2017 – 91 James Suckling

2018 – 90 James Suckling

PRODUCER BACKGROUND

From the prolific team behind Le Cadeau Vineyards, they are thrilled to bring to you their second label, Joleté Wines.

Joleté – Old French for “Happy Gathering” – produces high-quality Pinot Noir & Cabernet Sauvignon, with the goal of providing high-value retail wines & restaurant by-the-glass selections.

With talented winemaker, Jim Sanders (who also produces wine under the Le Cadeau Vineyards’ label), working his magic in the winery. Jim makes hand-crafted, small production wines that are grown in meticulously farmed vineyards found in the finest wine regions of Oregon, Washington, and California. Jim focuses on small production, hand-crafted wines, aged exclusively in top-tier French oak from the finest cooperages in Burgundy.