{"product_id":"domaine-nicolas-jay-chardonnay-spirit-hill-2022","title":"Domaine Nicolas-Jay - Chardonnay Spirit Hill 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eNicolas-Jay is a collaboration between two long-time friends: famed Burgundian winemaker Jean-Nicolas Méo of Domaine Méo-Camuzet and music entrepreneur and wine lover Jay Boberg. In 2011, Jay approached Jean-Nicolas with the idea of starting a small winery in Oregon. At the time, Jean-Nicolas had been making wine at Méo-Camuzet for nearly 25 years and was intrigued by the prospect of working with Pinot Noir in a new terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognizing that the wines of Nicolas-Jay would be defined by their vineyards, Jean-Nicolas and Jay embarked on an extensive exploration of the Willamette Valley. They built relationships with some of the region's finest vineyards and eventually took ownership of Bishop Creek Vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, after being captivated by the expressiveness of the site. The vineyard, planted in the late 1980s on ungrafted rootstock, contributes to every multisite wine, imparting a savory quality and tight-knit structure that is consistent throughout the Nicolas-Jay range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cellar, Jean-Nicolas uses spontaneous native yeast fermentations. The grapes are 100% destemmed and pressed very slowly at low pressure to emphasize pure fruit flavors and achieve a silky mouthfeel. The wines are aged in François Frères barrels (25-50% new) and are left unfined and unfiltered. Since their first vintage in 2014, Nicolas-Jay has quickly earned recognition as one of the premier producers of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the Willamette Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spirit Hill Chardonnay is Nicolas-Jay’s third release from this exceptional site in the Eola-Amity Hills. Eola-Amity’s climate is strongly influenced by the Van Duzer Corridor to the west, which creates a break in the Coast Range and allows cool ocean air to flow through. This lowers temperatures and helps grapes retain bright acidity as they ripen. Spirit Hill vineyard sits atop these expansive hills, with slopes oriented in every direction thanks to its amphitheater shape. Planted in 1996 on volcanic basalt (Jory) soils, the vines consistently produce small berries with high natural acidity and concentration. The wine was barrel-fermented with native yeasts and matured in French oak (38% new) for 14 months before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This was long a top sparkling vineyard for Argyle. This Chardonnay shows classic Eola-Amity signature in the variety. Smoky notes of chipped flint and grilled lemon peel, and spicy, dired herbs, more acidity, condensed, with a citrus fruit finish. There is grapefruit pith element to the finish.” - 95 Points, Decanter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A brilliant reflective yellow\/straw hue, the wine is pretty in the glass and offers aromas of linen, white flowers, subtle sweet baking spice, lemon candles, and fresh pear.” - 94 Points, Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"txt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine Nicolas-Jay\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003eOregon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eola - Amity Hills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maverick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44690151669896,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/2239\/7832\/files\/Photoroom_20260302_122040-Photoroom.jpg?v=1772482768","url":"https:\/\/vinonueva.com\/products\/domaine-nicolas-jay-chardonnay-spirit-hill-2022","provider":"VinoNueva Fine \u0026 Rare Wine Miami","version":"1.0","type":"link"}