J Vineyards Pinot Noir California Tri-Appellation 2023 750ml

J Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1986 by Judy Jordan in Healdsburg, in Sonoma's Russian River Valley, and built its name on sparkling wine and Pinot Noir. E. & J. Gallo bought the winery in March 2015.

This is J's California Pinot Noir, often called the Tri-Appellation because the grapes come from three coastal counties: Monterey, Sonoma and Santa Barbara. It was formerly sold as the Black Label. Blending cool sites from three regions lets the winemakers build a consistent house style each year. The winery doesn't publish the oak regime or the exact county split for 2023.

The winery describes exotic spice, cherry preserves and black tea, with a plush, ripe palate of black pepper, cola and plum. James Suckling calls the 2023 a bold, broad and ripe-tasting red with deep black fruit and dark spice.

Against Montes Alpha Pinot Noir, J is the riper, spicier California style; for a plush Pinot to pour with grilled meats, choose J Vineyards.

Serve it slightly cool, around 60°F. Pour it with grilled pork, duck breast, salmon or mushroom risotto.

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