2010 J Vineyards Estate Grown Pinotage Pre-Release Offer!

We are excited to announce that our 2010 J Vineyards Estate Grown Russian River Valley Pinotage will be released soon. This wine is a perennial sell-out, so we wanted to extend a special pre-release offer to you.

Purchase 12 bottles or more of the 2010 Pinotage by April 6th and ground shipping is complimentary.  Quantities are limited, so act quickly!

The 2010 J Vineyards Estate Grown Pinotage is packed with intense aromas of coffee, dark plum, and cocoa. Those aromas on the nose carry over to the mouth in what can only be described as a delightful series of chocolate, plum, and vanilla hints.

$45 per bottle

$486 - 12 bottles, 10% case discount and shipping included if ordered prior to April 6th

Club J Members:

$432 - 12 bottles, 20% club discount and shipping included if ordered prior to April 6th

Not a Club J Member?  Join today to receive exclusive discounts.

To place an order:

Click here, enter 2010PTG coupon code during checkout to receive complimentary shipping prior to April 6th.

Send an email to customercare@jwine.com

Contact us at 707.431.5479

ABOUT J

Founded in 1986 by Judy Jordan, J Vineyards & Winery is an independently-owned Sonoma County winery. The Winery continues its 25th Anniversary celebration.

J Vineyards & Winery focuses on non-vintage Brut, Vintage Brut, and Brut Rosé sparkling wines, as well as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris Estate varietal wines, all produced from grapes farmed primarily within Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley appellation.

The J Vineyards & Winery Visitor Center and Bubble Room is located at 11447 Old Redwood Highway, south of Healdsburg. To learn more, or to join the J Wine Club, go to www.jwine.com.

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J Vineyards & Winery

A Tale of Two Harvests, by J Winemaker Melissa Stackhouse

Melissa Stackhouse

The 2011 harvest can be summarized as a tale of two harvests:  the harvest before the rain and the one after the rain.

The harvest began on August 22, with our first pick of Pinot Noir for sparkling wine. The entire sparkling wine harvest went smoothly. There were no dramatic weather events, and the fruit benefited from cool morning fog and warm afternoon sunshine.  From a winemaking perspective, calling picks in the field was straightforward.  A typical harvest day for the winemaking team began in the vineyard, walking the rows, tasting fruit, surveying the vines’ health. While assessing maturity of the sparkling fruit, we also monitored the grapes for our varietal wines: Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. The sparkling fermentations were incredibly aromatic and yielded very high-quality base wine. The team is impressed with the sparkling vintage, and eager to blend this year’s Cuvée 20 and Brut Rosé.

As we progressed through harvest, the Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir began making their entrance.  Quality was spectacular for these varieties. I was particularly excited about the Pinot Noir that we source from J’s estate vineyards within the Russian River Valley. One vineyard in particular, Bow Tie, was most compelling.  Located on Westside Road on the outskirts of Healdsburg, it is a warmer, cool-climate vineyard, the makings of a world-class site. The fruit did not disappoint, nor have the wines that are presently aging in barrel.

Bow Tie Vineyard

Most winemakers hit a certain point in harvest when watching the forecast becomes an hourly event. It is quite common in Northern California to receive early autumn rains. And this year was no different. Most of our fruit was in the winery prior to any heavy rain, with the exception of Chardonnay.  This is a varietal that is early to break bud, but late to ripen. 

 

Jewell Ranch Vineyard & Russian River Valley Estate Chardonnays

The first batches of Chardonnay were somewhat low in sugar but we did get well-developed flavors.  Then came the rains and with them botrytis. Unfortunately, we had to leave one vineyard unpicked.  The result is a significantly small crop of Chardonnay from this vintage; but, what we were able to get in before the rains should result in some racy and flavorful wines.  I am looking forward to tasting it as the blend develops.

 J Vineyards & Winery

Featured Club J Members "Ingrid Korgemagi & Bob Lillie"

FEATURED MEMBERS

What Ingrid & Bob Have To Say About J Vineyards & Winery!

“Sharing a fun photo of my friend Tara and I enjoying J Brut Rosé this summer at Lake Cumberland, Kentucky. We visited J last May and did a very thorough tasting with Ron Clark (Mr. Suspenders) and enjoyed the wine and the company so much that we joined the Wine Club!  J was the most memorable of the trip, primarily because of Ron.  We are looking forward to coming out again for a visit to J!”

- Ingrid Korgemagi & Bob Lillie

Ingrid Korgemagi & Tara Sheff

Enjoying J Brut Rosé on Lake Cumberland, KY

J NV Brut Rosé 

How long have you been a J Club Member?

Ingrid & Bob: Since May 2010!

What do you like best about Club J?

Ingrid & Bob: Getting J Wine Club shipments sent to our friends in Ohio, Jim & Tara Sheff (also J Wine Club Members), as wines can’t be sent to Kentucky, and most J wines are typically not available here in Kentucky retailers, which is sadly most of the J product line.

J Vineyards Nicole's Pinot Noir

What is your favorite J Wine & Food Pairing?

 Ingrid & Bob:  My personal favorite is the Nicole's Vineyard Pinot Noir with basically anything. My husband Bob makes excellent homemade pizza and we'll pull out a bottle for pizza or to accent any other great meal with friends.  Being avid boaters, there can be a J Wine paired with appetizers before dinner. 

We have really enjoyed the Vin Gris with homemade Applewood smoked pork chops.

J Vineyards Vin Gris

            

Special Interests you would like to share about you?

Ingrid & Bob:  We are avid boaters, tech junkies, and consumers of good food and wine, both at home and on trips cross country.  It's not uncommon for us to go out with close friends and have a four hour dinner as the focus of our night out!

To inquire about becoming a Featured Club J Member, please contact Elisa Brennan at elisa@jwine.com, or visit our J Tasting Room and the Wine Specialists will be happy to obtain your feedback and photo.

We look forward to seeing you featured on the J Vineyards & Winery Facebook Fan Page!