Arista Winery
Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard Anderson Valley
The Ferrington Vineyard is one of California’s most acclaimed Pinot Noir Vineyards. Though 25 acres of the vineyard are planted to multiple clones of Pinot Noir, Arista has selected a block in the vineyard that was planted to the Pommard clone because of its proven legacy in this cold climate appellation. This vineyard was originally planted in the late 1960s although some of the 25 acres of Pinot Noir vines were replanted in 1998 and some more recently.
Vintage Factsheets
The Ferrington Vineyard, one of California’s most acclaimed Pinot Noir vineyards, sells 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.
- Region
- California: Russian River Valley
- Appellation
- Anderson Valley
- Varietal Composition
- Pinot Noir
- Aging
- 11 months in French oak barrels.
- Alcohol
- 14.03%
Tangy blue fruit, tart cherry, elderberry, cranberry, and pomegranate notes all contribute to a medley of fruit impressions that evolve slowly in the glass. Notes of black pepper, struck match, and copper penny minerality add complexity
Wine Advocate
92 Points
2019
“It has alluring scents of red cherries with earthy nuances of forest floor, woodsmoke, mushrooms, tobacco and moss. The medium-bodied palate is earthy and savory in character and stands out among the Arista portfolio.”
— Monica Larner, 2023