2023 Jeanne Marie Pinot Noir, Monterey, California, USA
ABOUT THIS WINE
The 2020 Jeanne Marie Pinot Noir is produced from grapes sourced from Monterey vineyards. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel (75%) and neutral oak barrels (25%), followed by 8 months of aging in neutral oak barrels. Monterey has a moderate climate. Soils are varied with predominantly Garey sandy loam, Oceano loamy sand, and Lockwood shaly loam. It has 8 smaller appellations within the larger Monterey County AVA.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
David created the Jeanne Marie label (named after his wife) to offer great value California wine by utilizing the many contacts he has in Napa, Sonoma and the Central Coast to source the finest grapes available. Producers such as Caymus, Lewis Cellars and Miner Family provided grapes and helped with the winemaking for earlier cuvees. The wineries that are currently used wish to remain anonymous, but the quality has remained very high. These are delicious everyday wines to enjoy at home or by the glass at restaurants.
David Gordon has been the wine director at Tribeca Grill, the famed New York City restaurant since it opened in 1990. Owned by restaurateur Drew Nieporent and actor Robert DeNiro, Tribeca Grill features a dynamic wine program with a list of over 1800 selections and is a Grand Award winner from the Wine Spectator
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ABOUT THIS WINE
The 2020 Jeanne Marie Pinot Noir is produced from grapes sourced from Monterey vineyards. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel (75%) and neutral oak barrels (25%), followed by 8 months of aging in neutral oak barrels. Monterey has a moderate climate. Soils are varied with predominantly Garey sandy loam, Oceano loamy sand, and Lockwood shaly loam. It has 8 smaller appellations within the larger Monterey County AVA.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
David created the Jeanne Marie label (named after his wife) to offer great value California wine by utilizing the many contacts he has in Napa, Sonoma and the Central Coast to source the finest grapes available. Producers such as Caymus, Lewis Cellars and Miner Family provided grapes and helped with the winemaking for earlier cuvees. The wineries that are currently used wish to remain anonymous, but the quality has remained very high. These are delicious everyday wines to enjoy at home or by the glass at restaurants.
David Gordon has been the wine director at Tribeca Grill, the famed New York City restaurant since it opened in 1990. Owned by restaurateur Drew Nieporent and actor Robert DeNiro, Tribeca Grill features a dynamic wine program with a list of over 1800 selections and is a Grand Award winner from the Wine Spectator
