{"title":"EnRoute","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"enroute-les-pommiers-russian-river-valley-pinot-noir-2023","title":"EnRoute Les Pommiers Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14.5% ABV | 750mL | 2023 vintage | 100% Pinot Noir | Russian River Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=EnRoute\"\u003eEnRoute\u003c\/a\u003e \"Les Pommiers\" — French for \"the apple trees\" — is the Russian River Valley Pinot Noir from the House of Far Niente, blended from three of the valley's most coveted estate vineyards: Northern Spy (a former apple orchard in the Green Valley AVA, groomed specifically for EnRoute on the region's famous Goldridge soils), Amber Ridge, and Manzana. The 2023 vintage — harvested September 11 to October 24 after a cool, slow-ripening season — spent 10 months in French oak (30% new) under winemaker Michael Accurso. 93 points from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and James Suckling. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt opens with Bing cherry, muddled blackberry, baking spice, Oolong tea, and candied orange peel; the palate is generous yet soft — dark berry fruit with elegant, silky tannins and mouthwatering acidity gliding across the finish. Winemaker notes add raspberry compote, forest floor, and clove; critics found dark currant, plum tart, cherry pastry, graphite, and rose petals. Among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-wine\"\u003eRussian River Pinots\u003c\/a\u003e, Les Pommiers is the Far Niente house style at its most complete: lush and silky now, structured enough to age. Pair with roast duck, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, or herb-crusted lamb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Bing cherry, blackberry, baking spice, Oolong tea, candied orange peel, forest floor, rose petals. Palate: generous yet soft dark berry; strawberry preserve, spice, elegant silky tannins. Finish: long; mouthwatering acidity, clove, lingering red fruit. (Per winemaker and critic notes.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it from Del Mesa Liquor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14.5% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e — 750mL, 2023 vintage, 100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRussian River Valley — Northern Spy, Amber Ridge, and Manzana estate vineyards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the House of Far Niente; winemaker Michael Accurso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 months in French oak (30% new); cool-vintage structure with vibrant acid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e93 points — Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and James Suckling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable to order online at Del Mesa Liquor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to serve it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at 55–60°F in a Burgundy glass; decant 20–30 minutes for the aromatics to open. Drinks beautifully now and will hold for several more years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Les Pommiers\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrench for \"the apple trees\" — a nod to the Northern Spy Vineyard, a former apple orchard in Green Valley that was groomed specifically for EnRoute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes EnRoute?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnRoute is the Pinot Noir label of the House of Far Niente, devoted to Russian River Valley Pinot Noir since its first vintage in 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grapes and oak are used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Pinot Noir (Pommard, Dijon 114\/115\/667\/777, Swan, Mt. Eden, Calera, and 2A clones), aged 10 months in French oak, 30% new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I pair it with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoast duck, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, herb-crusted lamb — or rosemary roasted chicken with caramelized sweet potatoes, the winery's own pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EnRoute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43055122448427,"sku":"DM16809L","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/EnRouteLesPommiersRussianRiverValleyPinotNoir2023.jpg?v=1770183883"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/collections\/enroute.oembed","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}