2018 Pinot Noir

J Vineyards & Winery

Central Coast, United States

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A fresh Pinot Noir blend that showcases the best of California's wine-growing regions

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About This Wine


J Vineyards & Winery

Pinot Noir

Sometimes the best wines aren’t single varietal, but blends of the varieties on hand. This is what makes winemaking an art. A winemaker can take the best grapes that exhibit different characteristics from different soils to tell a story and create a more complete wine. That’s what happened with this J Pinot Noir. Beautifully aromatic with appealing depth on the palate, this wine is smooth and fruit-forward. It opens with fruit notes of black cherry, blueberry, and blackberry jam, which blends seamlessly with earthy and spicy hints of forest floor, lavender, freshly-ground coffee beans, and clove. Well-textured acidity, fine tannins, and suggestions of dark toast give the palate depth and complexity before a lingering finish is highlighted by fruit notes.

NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive wine.

J Vineyards & Winery 2018 Pinot Noir Central Coast, California

Wine Region


Central Coast

California's Central Coast might be a bit quieter than Napa or Sonoma to the north, but this lesser-known region produces many world-class wines. Enjoying incredible terroir along its vast 280-mile stretch—from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara—Central Coast wines are increasingly in demand. Its position between the Pacific Coast Ranges and the Southern Coast Ranges is key to its quality, with many cool-climate AVAs offering elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot. In the hotter parts of the Central Coast, away from the coastal fogs and cold mountain slopes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre are exceptional.

Flavor Profile


Pairs well with… Pork Belly, Roasted Duck, Grilled Steak

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Tasting Notes


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A beautiful blend with depth. This Pinot is fruit-forward with notes of cherry, blueberry, and blackberry jam that melds beautifully with earth, spice, and forest floor notes.