Jackson Wine Estates LA CREMA Pinot Noir Russian River Valley California

Jackson Wine Estates LA CREMA Pinot Noir Russian River Valley California from USA, California, Russian River Valley by Jackson Wine Estates (6 x 75 cl)

Jackson Wine Estates LA CREMA Chardonnay Russian River Valley California from USA, California, Russian River Valley by Jackson Wine Estates (6 x 75 cl)

Part of Jackson Wine Estates, La Crema winery was founded in 1979 and quickly established itself as a pioneer for intensely flavoured Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The Russian River Valley is home to La Crema. Here the vineyards are blanketed by cool fog from the nearby Pacific Ocean during the heat of the summer growing season. These moderating conditions are ideal for cultivating Chardonnay with naturally bright acidity and complex flavours. The Wente, Dijon and Rued Chardonnay clones are used in this wine to enhance dimensions of vibrancy and perfumed aromatics. In the vineyard fruit-thinning is undertaken to remove late flowering clusters ensuring even ripening throughout the vineyards. Once ready the grapes are hand-picked from cool climate vineyards, delivered to the winery in small, half ton bins to protect the integrity of the fruit. Once in the Winery a belt delivery system for whole cluster pressing is used to capture fresh fruit flavours and minerality. 100% barrel fermentation and 100% malolactic fermentation take place in French oak barrels, . Next barrel aged sur lie occurs for 10 months with bi-monthly lees stirring for creamy mouthfeel. Finally, the wine is bottled unfiltered to express the pure character of the Chardonnay. Winemaker Melissa Stackhouse had the following comments to make about this wine: 'Peach, mango, Pippen apple and lemon drop meld into a wonderful combination of fruit, which is balanced by hazelnut, ginger and subtle butterscotch. Intense pear, nectarine, and Meyer lemon lead creamy layers into the finish.' (6 x 75 cl)

Jackson Wine Estates LA CREMA Chardonnay Russian River Valley California from USA, California, Russian River Valley by Jackson Wine Estates (6 x 75 cl)

Part of Jackson Wine Estates, La Crema winery was founded in 1979 and quickly established itself as a pioneer for intensely flavoured Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. This wine is from the Anderson Valley known for sloping hillside benches thta are blanketed by cool fog from the nearby Pacific Ocean during the heat of the summer growing season. These moderating conditions are ideal in cultivating Pinot Noir with naturally bright acidity and delicate red cherry and cranberry fruit aromas. The Anderson Valley is Mendocino’s premier growing region for Pinot Noir and this wine used the Dijon, heirloom Martini and Pommard clones to enhance the aroma and complexity. In the vineyard fruit-thinning is undertaken to remove late flowering clusters ensuring even ripening throughout the vineyards. Next the fruit is handpicked from the cool climate vineyards and delivered to the winery in small half ton bins to protect the integrity of the fruit. Once in the winery the Pinot Noir grapes are put on to a belt delivery system with sorting table to purge damaged fruit. Here only 70% of the whole berries are selected before fermentation takes place for greater fruit expression. Next a five day, 48 degree cold soak is completed before fermentation so that it enhances the silky tannin texture. Open top fermentation with cap punch downs four times daily extracts precise colour before the wine is aged 10 months in 100% French oak barrels refines the finish. Finally the Pinot Noir is bottled unfiltered and unfined to express the pure character of this great varietal. Winemaker Melissa Stackhouse had the following comments to make about this wine: 'Exotic aromas are delicate and floral with a hint of blueberry and herbal black tea. The flavours are focused on lush dark red cherry fruit which provides an enticing plush texture. Bright acidity accented by cranberry and red cherries create a seductive fruit entry that leads to a broad lingering finish.' (6 x 75 cl)

Deep garnet in colour, the nose brings lifted aromas of ripe black cherry and warm baking spices. On the palate, sumptuous plum and dark rosaceous flavours dominate, balanced by lean acidity and sturdy tannins in a long, rounded finish. (6 x 75 cl)

Jackson Wine Estates LA CREMA Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast California from USA, California by Jackson Wine Estates (12 x 37.5 cl)

La Crema was founded in 1979 and quickly established itself as a pioneer for intensely flavoured Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the cool Sonoma Coast. Continuing this tradition, La Crema pursues the ultimate expression of the Russian River Valley, Carneros and Anderson Valley by handcrafting wines of distinctive flavour which achieve elegance and balance The Sonoma Coast is located on the western coastal fringe of Sonoma County, starting with a narrow strip at the Mendocino County border and continuing through the mouth of the Russian River; then down to the Sonoma Carneros border of Napa. This AVA is the largest in Sonoma County yet is the least planted. Known for its dramatic flux in temperature, the warm days and cool nights allow gradual ripening of grapes with fully developed flavours, high natural acidity and low pH. The region’s cold conditions push the limits of grape growing making it particularly well suited for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Once in the winery this 100% Pinot Noir is aged 8 months mainly in French Oak, of which 28% are new barrels. As a result Melissa Stackhouse, La Crema Winemaker considered: 'Aromas of black cherry, licorice and anise. Cherry and plum flavours with hints of leather and tar, balanced acidity and sturdy tannins round out the mouth.' Available in 37.5 cl Half Bottles. (12 x 37.5 cl)

La Crema was founded in 1979 and quickly established itself as a pioneer for intensely flavoured Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the cool Sonoma Coast. Continuing this tradition, La Crema pursues the ultimate expression of the Russian River Valley, Carneros and Anderson Valley by handcrafting wines of distinctive flavour which achieve elegance and balance The Sonoma Coast is located on the western coastal fringe of Sonoma County, starting with a narrow strip at the Mendocino County border and continuing through the mouth of the Russian River; then down to the Sonoma Carneros border of Napa. This AVA is the largest in Sonoma County yet is the least planted. Known for its dramatic flux in temperature, the warm days and cool nights allow gradual ripening of grapes with fully developed flavours, high natural acidity and low pH. The region’s cold conditions push the limits of grape growing making it particularly well suited for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Once in the winery this 100% Pinot Noir is aged 8 months mainly in French Oak, of which 28% are new barrels. As a result Melissa Stackhouse, La Crema Winemaker considered: 'Aromas of black cherry, licorice and anise. Cherry and plum flavours with hints of leather and tar, balanced acidity and sturdy tannins round out the mouth.' (6 x 75 cl)