2022 "FERRINGTON VINEYARDS" PINOT NOIR (1 X 750 ML)

The Davies family, of Schramsberg Vineyards and Davies Vineyards in the Napa Valley, is pleased to release its fourteenth vintage of Ferrington Vineyards Pinot Noir. 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 57 years following that first use, Schramsbergs winemakers have built long-lasting relationships with some of the best Pinot Noir growers and vineyards along the North Coast. Developing upon this passion, history, and experience, second-generation Vintner Hugh Davies, along with Winemakers Sean Thompson, Jessica Koga and J.P. Pierce present this vineyard-designate Pinot Noir wine from the 2022 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.

The 2022 growing season began with several weeks of sunny weather, leading to an earlier bud break. After a few years of drought conditions, the harvest started a few weeks earlier than normal and concluded ahead of schedule. Ripening was hastened thanks to lighter crop levels and consistently warm days in late August and early September. The smaller berries and cluster sizes led to exceptional fruit quality, resulting in wine with superb concentration and flavor.

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Tasting notes

Our 2022 Ferrington Vineyards Pinot Noir exhibits a bouquet of brambleberry, blackberry, and strawberry, with tones of cardamom, vanilla, and minty freshness. A bright entry on the palate, with layers of raspberry, red apple, and graham cracker, is supported with a tart drive and clean finish.- Winemakers J.P. Pierce, Jessica Koga, Sean Thompson, Hugh Davies

Reviews

95 Points
This wine is vibrant, rich, with aromas of ripe plum, Bing cherry, cardamom spice, fresh flowers, and notes of fresh bay laurel on the nose. The flavors on the palate are youthful Black plum, Black currant coulis, black tea, Pink grapefruit peel, gliding into bittersweet chocolate, earth, and a long supple finish.- Wine Enthusiast, Advance Buying Guide, Best of Year 2024
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