{"title":"Oregon","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOregon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOregon is located in the northwest of the United States and has developed into one of North America's most prestigious wine regions in recent decades. The cool climate and the influence of the Pacific Ocean provide a long growing season, allowing grapes to ripen slowly and retain their fresh acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe region is especially famous for Pinot Noir, which produces elegant wines here with aromas of cherries, raspberries, and subtle spiciness. Chardonnay and Pinot Gris also thrive in Oregon. The wines are characterized by their sophistication, balance, and gastronomic character and are often compared to the great wines of Burgundy. At Vechtstreek Wijnen, you can discover the quality and elegance of this special American wine region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso discover:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore wines from the United States\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nicolas-jay-willamette-valley-pinot-noir","title":"Nicolas-Jay Willamette Valley Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting note Nicolas-Jay Willamette Valley Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright ruby red in color with a sophisticated bouquet of red and black cherries, raspberries, blueberries, and violets. In addition, you will discover subtle notes of black tea, spices, cedarwood, and a light earthy minerality. The palate is silky and elegant, with fresh acidity, fine tannins, and a long, refined finish. A Pinot Noir that beautifully combines power and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung vintages show even better after about half an hour of decanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautiful now, but under proper conditions, this wine will continue to develop in the bottle for another 8 to 12 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNicolas-Jay Willamette Valley Pinot Noir \u003c\/strong\u003eis an excellent companion to duck breast, veal, guinea fowl, and grilled salmon. Its elegant character also pairs beautifully with mushroom risotto, tuna, charcuterie, and creamy cheeses. Thanks to its fresh acidity, it is also surprisingly versatile at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Nicolas-Jay Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is the \u003cstrong\u003esignature wine \u003c\/strong\u003eof the Nicolas-Jay winery in Oregon \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/verenigde-staten\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eUnited States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e The wine comes from carefully selected vineyards in the best sub-regions of the Willamette Valley, including Dundee Hills, Eola-Amity Hills, and Yamhill-Carlton. Here, the cool climate and the volcanic and sedimentary soils provide Pinot Noir with great elegance, freshness, and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNicolas-Jay was born out of the friendship between Jean-Nicolas Méo, owner of Domaine Méo-Camuzet in Burgundy, and Jay Boberg, former founder of IRS Records. Their shared dream was to make world-class Pinot Noir in Oregon. Today, Nicolas-Jay is one of the most respected producers in the Willamette Valley, and the wines are praised for their balance between Burgundian elegance and the vibrant style of Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/pinot-noir\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003ePinot Noir \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003egrapes are harvested by hand and strictly selected. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with natural yeasts. The wine then matures for approximately 13 months in French oak barrels, of which about 20% is new wood. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve as much character and finesse as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine scores\/awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e🏅 94 points – Wine Spectator (2018)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e🏅 94 points – Wine Enthusiast (2018)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e🏅 93 points – James Suckling (2018)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e🏅 93 points – Wine Enthusiast (2018 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun fact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Willamette Valley lies at almost the same latitude as Burgundy. Thanks to the cool climate and the large temperature differences between day and night, Pinot Noir feels right at home here. Many wine lovers now consider the best Pinot Noirs from Oregon to be one of the most serious alternatives to red Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicolas-Jay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944370934085,"sku":"P11674","price":79.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/bb86abb5dda217ec0f98288b96087ee70a9c2732.jpg?v=1787299954"}],"url":"https:\/\/vechtstreekwijnen.nl\/en\/collections\/oregon.oembed","provider":"Vechtstreek Wijnen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}