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Wine Tasting Notes of Nan & Michael
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J WINE COMPANY
11447 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg
(888) 594-6326
http://www.jwine.com

Pinot Gris grapes

This is a not-to-be-missed winery! Excellent sparkling wine and delightful Pinot Noirs.

Also unique in that they provide food samplings with your tastings so you can appreciate the full benefit of pairing.

Tasting hours: Daily - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Listed wines and/or vintages may no longer be available. Contact the winery for the most recent releases.

1997 Vintage Brut
(paired with oMEGA 3 Smoked Salmon w/ English Cucumber)
A very flavorful sparkling wine with green apple aroma and flavors.

2002 Pinot Gris, Russian River
(paired w/Watermelon Radish w/ Avocado Mousse)
We picked up pear and green apricots in the aroma. Ripe apricots on finish. The appetizer brought out the citrus flavors of the wine.

2000 Chardonnay, Russian River
(paired with Carmelized Pear w/Cresenza on Chamomile Shortbread)
Very buttery, very flavorful wine and absolutely stupendous with the appetizer.

2000 Pinot Noir, Russian River
(paired with Duck Sausage on Bay Leaf Scone)
Red berry aroma and flavor. Delightful with the appetizer.

1999 Pinot Noir, Robert Thomas Vineyard
(paired with Toma Cheese Vol-au-vent w/Cider-glazed Turnips)
We were told these grapes were grown in a riverside vineyard, which gives the wine a very different flavor. We really liked this wine!

1999 Pinot Noir, Nicole's Vineyard
Another very nice wine. Flavors galore and a delightful finish. (Available only to wine club members)

Jessica Gorin, the Chef at "J," says Pinot Gris goes exceptionally well with some of these appetizers: Grapefruit and Frisee salad with Vella Dry Jack and shaved Fennel; Shrimp with marinated baby Artichokes and Asparagus tips; Smoked Salmon Carpaccio with Capers and Chives; Grilled Chicken with Lemon Risotto and English Peas; Cucumber and Radish salad with Rice Wine Vinaigrette; and Goat cheese raviolis with Sorrel Pesto. Enjoy!