Joleté Wines Pinot Noir “Le Verre Cuvee”
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Joleté is old French for “a happy gathering.” It is a celebration of life’s relationships.
- 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 – 91 Vinous | 90 James Suckling
2021 – 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.