The 2022 Nicolas-Jay Bishop Creek Pinot Noir is a standout expression of Oregon’s Yamhill-Carlton AVA, sourced from the historic Bishop Creek Vineyard, where many vines date back to the late 1980s. A collaboration between Burgundy’s Jean-Nicolas Méo and music industry veteran Jay Boberg, Nicolas-Jay is known for producing Pinot Noir with both Old World structure and New World fruit purity. This wine combines concentration, energy and vineyard-driven complexity in a style built for both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring.
On the palate, it is layered and beautifully structured, showing flavours of black cherry, raspberry, red plum and dark berry fruit alongside notes of wild herbs, violet, spice and subtle earthy minerality. Bright natural acidity provides freshness and lift, while fine-grained tannins add depth and definition. The finish is long and precise, with savoury complexity and lingering red fruit character that continues to evolve in the glass.
Ben’s Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent Pinot Noir for customers who appreciate wines that balance elegance with structure. The combination of old-vine fruit, vibrant acidity and layered complexity makes it a compelling example of premium Oregon Pinot Noir. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar over the next 10–15 years as further savoury and earthy nuances emerge. Pair with duck breast, roast pork, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto or game bird dishes.
