EnRoute Wines, pursuing profound expressions of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Our Pinot Noir journey since 2007
A curiosity to explore new regions, vineyards, and grape varieties for Nickel & Nickel’s single-vineyard wines led us west to the revered Pinot Noir region of Russian River Valley, where EnRoute was born.
Winemaking Philosophy
Finding the delicate balance between ripeness and restraint is the secret to crafting a beautiful EnRoute Pinot Noir. We believe less is more with Pinot Noir: The less you try to manipulate it, the more it will express its depth and finesse.
Our journey begins each vintage with estate vineyards in Russian River Valley and the careful search for a few like-minded growers whose grapes can bring further dimension to our flagship cuvée, EnRoute Les Pommiers. In the cellar, our winemakers flip the script on small-batch, site-specific winemaking by blending the best blocks of Pinot Noir from each vineyard into Les Pommiers rather than reserving those grapes for their single-vineyard siblings. This lets our winemakers capture the finesse of the grape and the region in one wine and focus on expressing the nuances of site and vintage in EnRoute Pinot Noir vineyard designates.
Pinot Noir
EnRoute Pinot Noirs are beloved for their vibrancy and balance. With every vintage of EnRoute, our winemakers strive to capture Pinot Noir’s most captivating charms in the pursuit of pure finesse for all senses. Subtle spice and floral aromatics jump from the glass, and the palate is richly textured yet elegant with layers of red fruits, uplifting acidity and silky-seamless tannins. EnRoute Les Pommiers is sculpted to be the Far Niente of Pinot Noir: an exquisitely crafted wine with a house style that carries through each vintage.
Chardonnay
EnRoute Chardonnays are admired for their elegance and vibrant character. Each vintage seeks to highlight Chardonnay’s most refined qualities, with a focus on precision and finesse. Aromas of citrus and delicate flowers lead into a palate brimming with crisp orchard fruits, supported by bright acidity and gentle hints of minerality. Each release exemplifies the consistent house style that makes EnRoute Chardonnay so distinctive.
Vineyards
Experience has taught us that a combination of vineyard ownership and relationships with top grape growers allows us to produce the best fruit for EnRoute Pinot Noirs. After years of scouting pockets of the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast, four sustainably-farmed estate vineyards have become the consistent cradle of our craft. Through organic farming principles and Far Niente’s no-compromise approach to winemaking, each vineyard contributes profound personality and grace to EnRoute Pinot Noir. Yet, our pursuit to discover the next great site is never-ending.
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