2022 Nicolas-Jay Pinot Noir Bishop Creek Yamhill-Carlton

JD97 The Bishop Creek was planted in the late 1980s or early ‘90s and was purchased by Jean-Nicolas and Jay in 2014. Pouring a ruby/magenta hue, the 2022 Pinot Noir Bishop Creek Vineyard is spicy in the glass, with notes of cherry lozenge, wild herbs, toasted spice, and violet flowers. Juicy and balanced on the palate, it’s generous but well-balanced, with ripe tannins, even acidity, and a clean, long finish. It is going to drink well over the next 15 or more years and will only improve and gain in umami richness as it ages.
DEC95 Picked in three sweeps, starting with the 777, followed by the Pommard clone being ripe a touch earlier than the Wadenswil, the tannins of the latter clone demand a later pick. A sturdier wine with more savoury characteristics and black fruit, Bishop Creek always shows big tannins and these will need more time. Spiced aromatics with ample white pepper, and savoury dried herbs from this own-rooted vineyard. The 777 Pinot Noir is on old-vine, Sauvignon Blanc rootstock and the palate shows a fruited density that is balanced by real brightness. Tart smoky citrus notes, raspberries and a hint of pomegranate pulp and enveloped by savoury dried herbs.