J.C. Somers Vintner 2024 'Nouvelle Lune' Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills

J.C. Somers Vintner 2024 'Nouvelle Lune' Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills

Item Number: 23237

UPC: 0-860003270837

Country: USA
Region: Oregon
Sub Region: Willamette Valley
Appellation/AVA: Dundee Hills
Estate Grown Wine: No
Vineyard Designation: Abbey Ridge Vineyard
Vintage: 2024
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 13
Soil Type: Volcanic Jory
Case Production: 150

The Nouvelle Lune (New Moon) is a sourced 100% from Abbey Ridge Vineyard. It is the cuvee for his declassified Abbey Ridge barrels. This wine is an exceptional representation of the Dundee Hills terroir.

All of the J.C. Somers Pinot Noir wines get a similar treatment. 100% destemmed, light extraction, punch down once a day at most, spontaneous fermentation, spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Mix of new, 1 year, 2 year and 3 year barrels (Gillet and Rousseau) and 20ish months aging before bottling. No filtration.

Reviews

  • Wine Enthusiast
    Rating: 93 (10/1/2025)
    The Nouvelle Lune is traditionally a blend of fruit from several Dundee Hills vineyards. In 2022 it was made entirely with fruit from one of Oregon's best vineyards, Abbey Ridge. This incredible bargain of a wine leads with aromas of tart red cherries and smoky flint. With its bright acidity and crisp texture, this beautifully balanced wine is dripping with flavors of red raspberries, orange zest, black tea and a hint of clove.
  • Paul Gregutt's Northwest Wine Guide
    Rating: 92 (3/6/2025)

    In ‘22 this is all declassified Abbey Ridge fruit, which is not to say it’s lacking in flavor or interest. In fact it's a fine companion to the other Abbey Ridge wines, with generous black fruits, berry and cherry, and time spent in barrel that adds a touch of sandalwood. The finish trails out gracefully, with textured tannins and a dash of pepper.