California-based Jackson Family Wines and its La Crema winery have been exploring cool-climate vineyards for the past 30 years, developing the depth in the grapes that go in to the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The company’s winemaking method is based on the relationship between traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques and contemporary California-style. Grapes are hand-harvested and barrel aged in French oak and the winery brings the same sentiment from its Russian River base to Willamette Valley.
The 2013 Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley is a blend of the variety from eight vineyards in the appellation including La Crema’s estate properties in Yamhill-Carlton and Eola-Amity Hills. Aged for nine months in 100 percent French oak barrels, this Pinot brings aromas of violet, plum and wild strawberry for a sweeter scent to hit the senses. The first sip brings a sharp, sweet red stone fruit essence to the palate with lingering flavors of plum for a wine with lengthy tannins and a medium finish.
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