Jackson Wine Estates La Crema Pinot Noir Russian River Valley California

Name: Jackson Wine Estates LA CREMA Pinot Noir Russian River Valley California Where it's from:  USA, California, Russian River Valley Price per case: £103.47  Bottles per case: 6 x 75 cl Style: Description: 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) Region: USA, California, Russian River Valley Producer: Jackson Wine Estates Product ID: 56257 Number of cases :  Jackson Wine Estates LA CREMA Pinot Noir Russian River Valley California Description: 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 and the moderating conditions are ideal for cultivating Pinot Noir with naturally bright acidity and concentrated black cherry fruit flavours. Hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes from cool climate vineyards are delivered to the winery in small half ton bins to protect the integrity of the fruit. Once in the winery the belt delivery system with sorting table purges damaged fruit so that 70% retention of whole berries before fermenting takes place for greater fruit expression. Next a four day, cold soak before fermentation is undertaken enhances soft tannins, next open top fermentation with punch-downs four times daily occurs to extract colour. Aged takes palce for nine months in 100% French oak barrels that refines the finish and the wine is then bottled unfiltered and unfined to express the pure character of Pinot Noir. Winemaker Melissa Stackhouse had the following comments to make about this wine: 'Flavours are focused on dark fruits; blackberry, plum and black cherry with hints of coffee, clove and subtle exotic spices.The tannins are broad and offer a lingering juicy fruit finish.' (6 x 75 cl) Price: £102.48 Add Jackson Wine Estates LA CREMA Pinot Noir Russian River Valley California To Basket Jackson Wine Estates LA CREMA Chardonnay Russian River Valley California Description: 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) Price: £91.29 Add Jackson Wine Estates LA CREMA Chardonnay Russian River Valley California To Basket Jackson Wine Estates LA CREMA Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast California Description: 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) Price: £91.03 Add Jackson Wine Estates LA CREMA Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast California To Basket Jackson Wine Estates LA CREMA Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast California Description: 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) Price: £91.29 Add Jackson Wine Estates LA CREMA Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast California To Basket Jackson Wine Estates LA CREMA Chardonnay Sonoma Coast California Description: 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. The hand-picked Chardonnay grapes from cool climate vineyards located six to twenty-five miles from the cold Pacific Ocean are delivered to the winery in small half ton bins to protect the integrity of the fruit. Once in the winery the belt delivery system for whole cluster pressing is used to to capture fresh fruit flavours. A clonal selection union of Dijon, Rued, and Wente add layers of complexity and aromatics and then 90% of the fruit undergoes barrel fermentation and 85% malolactic fermentation to enhance creamy textures. Finally, the barrel aged wine is left for seven months with bi-monthly lees stirring to create richness in the mouth. Melissa Stackhouse Wine Maker commented: 'Citrus aromas, lemon peel and green apple are balanced with clove and subtle vanilla in the background. Flavours of green apple, lemon and lime, with an unctuous middle, with spice and caramel that add richness and texture to the lingering finish..' (12 x 37.5 cl) Price: £84.93 Add Jackson Wine Estates LA CREMA Chardonnay Sonoma Coast California To Basket

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