On the way - Pinot Noir Les Pommiers - 2019

Pinot Noir Les Pommiers 2019

ON THE WAY

$773.00

A magnificent Pinot Noir with a rich and silky texture

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UNITED STATES

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Vin Red

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14.5%

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15 years+

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100% Pinot noir

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A wine to enjoy with carpaccio or beef tartare, spit-roasted chicken legs, cumin lamb skewers, or with a mature Beaufort.

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Founded in 2007 by the partners of a famous Far Niente winery in Napa Valley, En Route is the result of a shared passion for Pinot Noir. After purchasing and replanting an apple orchard in Sonoma County, they decided to acquire the Amber Ridge vineyard and establish a winery dedicated to the magical essence of Pinot Noir.



The " Les Pommiers " cuvée takes its name from an abandoned apple orchard, located near the Northern Spy vineyard, where the grapes come from. The harvest is done by hand followed by meticulous sorting in the cellar to keep only the best berries. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats and cement vats. The wine will then rest in oak barrels (30% new) for 10 months. This magnificent wine offers balance, concentration and harmony. Delicate aromas of violet , wild strawberry , blackberry , pomegranate , cherry , cloves and undergrowth open onto a full and silky mouth framed by delicate tannins and vibrant acidity. Notes of sweet spices and toasted accents lead to a delightful and spicy finish. A wine that will improve with time.

Where are we traveling?

California If 50 American states produce wine, Californian production alone represents approximately 85% of the country's production, making this state the 4th largest producer in the world behind Italy, France and Spain. The climate is strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean which at this latitude is a cold ocean. The wine-growing regions located near the Pacific have an oceanic climate becoming Mediterranean the further inland you go from the ocean and it becomes more continental near the Sierra Nevada. Bays and openings to the sea, such as San Pablo Bay, act as thermal regulators on viticulture, particularly in Napa and Sonoma Valley. The sub-region: Russian River Russian River is located in the heart of Sonoma County, California. It is one of the coolest and foggiest regions in California, creating a perfect climate for producing fine Pinot Noir and Chardonnay-based wines. The Russian River is a 180 km river that flows into and above the Pacific Ocean located above San Francisco Bay. It is named after the Russian-American company, whose explorers mapped the river in the early 19th century

The little history of the country

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In the United States, 90% of the wine produced comes from California. It was the influx of gold prospectors to California that boosted the California wine industry in the mid-19th century, particularly in the Sonoma and Napa region. At the start of the 20th century, there were 800 wineries. From 1919 to 1933 Prohibition destroyed the vast majority of the California wine industry so that by 1933, only 140 wineries remained producing wine. It was only from 1960 that the wine industry began to recover from Prohibition and California was primarily known for the production of fortified wines (in the style of Port). It was also in the 1960s that some of the most famous estates were created (Mondavi, Heitz Wine Cellars, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, etc...). In 1976, a significant event took place: the legendary tasting competition better known as the "Judgment of Paris". He sees the greatest French wines opposing the new American wines. This May 24, an unexpected result shakes the world of wine, since to everyone's surprise, it is the United States which wins. However, this competition remains relatively unknown to the general public. Today, there is no doubt that the United States produces great wines. Even though California largely monopolizes the reputation of American wines with its excellent Zinfandels, the state of Oregon produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the world and the state of Washington offers excellent Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon.

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