2019 Fesstivity Blanc De Noirs

Appellation

Sta. Rita Hills

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Vinous

Vineyard Sources

69% Parker West Vineyard (Block 4 & 5), 31% Rio Vista Vineyard (Block 11A) both located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation

Barrel Aging

100% barrel aged for 7 months in neutral French oak barrels; 20 months in tirage

Technical Data

Composition

100% Pinot Noir (Dosage: 8 g/L)

Alcohol %

12.5

Acidity

0.745 g/100mL

3.11

Harvest Brix

19.8-20.7

Harvest Date

8/29-9/3/19

Production

307 cases

Description

The delicate, persistent bubbles and straw color with a hint of salmon are harbingers of great things to come. You will detect hints of brioche, ginger and lemon rind on the nose. The palate offers up gorgeous citrus and tangerine flavors tempered by mineral notes and a delicious yeasty/pastry dough element as a result of extended time laying en tirage.

Wine Critic Reviews

"The 2019 Blanc de Noirs is the most complete wine in this range from Fesstivity. Ample and nicely textured, the Blanc de Noirs is quite tasty. Light toasty accents play off red berry fruit, wild flowers, spice and crushed flowers. There's fine texture and a bit more persistence than is found in some of the other wines. The 2019 is beautifully done." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous