Pinot Noir, Ferrington Vineyard, Anderson Valley – 2013
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Vineyard Profile
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The Ferrington Vineyard, one of California’s most acclaimed Pinot Noir vineyards, sells its fruit to eight wineries and is tucked away just off Highway 128 in Booneville, a small town in the heart of the Anderson Valley. Though 25 acres of the vineyard are planted to multiple clones of Pinot Noir, we have selected a block in the vineyard that was planted to the Pommard clone because of its proven legacy in this cold-climate appellation. Pommard is one of the oldest Pinot Noir clones found in California and is favored by many winemakers for its ability to produce outstanding wines without the help of other blending clones. It is respected for its reliable color, intense fruit and fragrant spice components. The vineyard has a gentle south-facing slope, and has decomposed sandstone and clay soils with three to four feet of topsoil. This vineyard was originally planted in the late 1960s, although some of the 25 acres of Pinot Noir vines were planted in 1998 and some more recently.
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Technical Information
- Production (in cases): 253 cases
- Production Case Pack: 12/750ml
- Alcohol: 14.7%
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Tasting Notes
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The 2013 Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir is dark and intense, both visually and on the palate. A nose of brambly wild berry, forest floor, black pepper, graphite and blackberry preserves is complemented by flavors of black plum, pomegranate and espresso. The mid-palate is silky and rich, leading into a long, layered finish. With time in the glass, secondary aromas of ground cinnamon, cedar and griotte cherry begin to emerge. Pleasantly chewy tannins and tangy acid provide the structure for this Pinot Noir from one of the most historic vineyards in the famously cool Anderson Valley. Drink 2015 through 2025.
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Reviews
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Pinot Noir, Ferrington Vineyard, Anderson Valley – 2013 – 92 points – Vinous
“The 2013 Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard hits the palate with a rush of dark red fruit, iron, smoke, licorice and game. Intense, ripe and juicy, the Ferrington captures the personality of this Anderson Valley site in spades.”
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Pinot Noir, Ferrington Vineyard, Anderson Valley – 2013 – 95 points, Top 100 Cellar Selections #49 – Wine Enthusiast
"This wine hits the mark for spicy aromas, rich flavors and a velvety yet vibrant texture. The complex aromas resemble pencil shavings and baking spices, with flavors of bright red cherry, ripe plum and clove."
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Pinot Noir, Ferrington Vineyard, Anderson Valley – 2013 – 93 points – Wine Spectator
"A strikingly complex and delicate style, with a tenderness to the texture and tannins amid a vibrant core of rich plum, raspberry, wild berry and dusty herb flavors. Shows a touch of anise and oak on the finish."
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Pinot Noir, Ferrington Vineyard, Anderson Valley – 2013
A nose of wild berry, forest floor, black pepper, graphite and blackberry preserves is complemented by flavors of black plum, pomegranate and espresso. The mid-palate is silky and rich, leading into a long, layered finish.