Narkoojee Valerie Pinot Noir 2021 john-duval-wines choc and sweet herbs but

choc and sweet herbs but rattling off flavours is beside the point

This wine is from a selection of vines on the hillsides of the north of Saint Joseph

the grape pickers set to work to harvest the first bunches of Grenache

more aromatic reds from the Côte's southern reaches and the introduction of whole bunch vinification (20% in this cuvée) helps in this aim

Narkoojee Valerie Pinot Noir 2021 john-duval-wines choc and sweet herbs butThis is a pinot noir of exceptional quality from the excellent 2021 season. The Valerie series is made from carefully selected, small parcels of supreme quality wine and named in honour of Valerie Friend as co founder of Narkoojee. The wine was fermented by indigenous yeasts and a portion matured in new French oak hogsheads. It has intense flavour, excellent balance, great length and complexity. Tasting Notes Colour: Dark cherry with a touch of