Ferrington Vineyards Pinot Noir

The Vineyards
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 foothills in Mendocino County’s Anderson Valley AVA. Between 360 and 440 feet above sea level, the three acres of vines utilize over six feet of Boontling and Pinole loam soil, sustainable farming practices, and deficit irrigation to produce three tons per acre of bright, complex fruit with wonderful 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 Wine
“Aromas of black raspberries and blueberries blended with crushed herbs, cinnamon, and vanilla leap from the glass. The rich textured palate coats with chocolate cherries; intermingles with Santa Rosa plum, cumin, and sage; and is sustained by a plush finish.”

– Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies

93 Points - Two Puffs
Davies Vineyards
Pinot Noir, Ferrington Vineyards, Anderson Valley 2010
Nice framed black cherry fruit with hints of a tilt towards extra bits of concentration features prominently in this wine’s attractive aromas. Full on the palate and well-balanced with early supple impressions and a firm underbelly to the suggestions of velvet, this one is precise and convincing, and its finishing coarse edge is nothing more a judicious stay in the cellar of some three to five years will resolve. These Pinots are a welcome addition to the list of wines offered by Schramsberg.

- Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine, Feb. 2013

93 Points
Davies Vineyards
Pinot Noir Anderson Valley Ferrington Vineyards 2009

This presents the supple, floral, wilted rose and dried berry scents of Pinot, joined by a firm backbone of acidity and tannins. Woven in are hints of fresh earth, anise, cedar and black tea. Drink now through 2020.—J.L.

- Wine Spectator Insider, Dec. 21, 2011

92 Points
2009 Davies Vineyards "Ferrington Vineyards"

Richness marks this flamboyantly fruity, sweet young Pinot Noir. It erupts in jammy cherry and raspberry flavors, while new oak brings sweet, toasty complications of smoky butter and vanilla. Would be just an ordinary fruit bomb except for the wonderful acid-tannin structure. So delicious.

- Wine Enthusiast, March 1, 2012

90 Points
2009 Davies Vineyards, "Ferrington Vineyards"

Medium-light to medium ruby; attractive, initially restrained, herbal, plummy, cedary, cranberry and red berry fruit aroma with notes of vanilla and cinnamon; medium-full body; tight, cedary, cherry and red berry fruit flavors with firm acidity and traces of clove and vanilla; medium to medium-full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Very highly recommended.

- California Grapevine, Dec. 2011 - Jan. 2012