Davies Vineyards, Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir California Anderson V

Davies Vineyards, Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir California Anderson Valley 2017

$69.00

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750 ml

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The Davies family of Schramsberg Vineyards and Davies Vineyards in the Napa Valley is pleased to release its ninhth vintage of Pinot Noir still wines. The familys experience with Pinot Noir dates back to 1967, when Jack and Jamie Davies first used this elegant red varietal to make their inaugural vintage of Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs sparkling wine. Over the 52 years following that first use, Schramsbergs winemakers have built long-lasting relationships with some of the best Pinot Noir growers in the North Coast. Developing upon this passion, history, and experience, second-generation Vintner Hugh Davies and Director of Winemaking Sean Thompson are proud to present this vineyard-designate Pinot Noir wine from the 2017 vintage.

The Ferrington Vineyards property, located approximately 100 miles north of San Francisco and 17 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, is in a fertile pocket of land found at the edge of the northeastern foothills of Mendocino Countys Anderson Valley. Between 360 and 440 feet above sea level, the vines utilize over six feet of Boontling and Pinole loam soil, sustainable farming practices, and deficit irrigation to produce approximately 2.5 tons per acre of bright, complex fruit with great balance. Cool, foggy nights and steadily warming days provide a long, even growing season which delivers mature fruit depth with a vibrant, acidic backbone.

TASTING NOTES

This Pinot Noir features expressive aromas of black cherry, strawberry, vanilla and cranberry, with a touch of black tea. The palate is well-structured with focused acidity, offering flavors of red berry, dark chocolate and espresso, along with dried orange peel and baking spice.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies