Nicolas-Jay Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2015 (750ML)

93 Points, Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast (Editors Choice): "The second release from this impressive new project is a touch lighter than the previous vintage, but just as well built. Blending grapes from four different sub-AVAs, this shows a sleek and detailed mix of fruit-strawberry, plum and cherry-married to just the right amount of new French oak (one third of the barrels)." 10/17

92 Points, Josh Raynolds, Vinous: "Deep vivid red. Intense aromas of fresh raspberry, cherry and five-spice powder; a sexy floral nuance gains strength as the wine stretches out. Sweet and seamless on the palate, showing very good heft and focus to the sappy red berry, rose pastille and spicecake flavors. Shows impressive energy on the gently tannic finish, which hangs on with strong, fruit-driven persistence." 1/18

91 Points, Tim Fish, Wine Spectator: "A lovely and delicately complex wine, with expressive violet and raspberry aromas and harmoniously layered cherry, floral tea and stony mineral flavors that glide through a long finish. Drink now through 2021. 2,400 cases made." 10/17

94 Points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com: "Fresh wild strawberries, cloves, nutmeg, and black cherry essence. The palate is dark-fruited with round tannins, fine acidity and a fruity finish. Layered and polished. Drink now or hold. Lovely potential." 12/17

92 Points, Matthew Luczy, Decanter: "This wine is plush and structured, with aromas of baked cherries, clay and conifer. The texture is muscular as Oregon Pinot Noir goes, finishing with a velvety grip that hangs in the background. It's the expression of a ripe and forward vintage handled with care and grace - despite 2015 being the hottest year on record in Oregon, Nicolas-Jay was able to get its fruit in early and arrive at 13.0% finished alcohol." 09/19