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2022 Ashley's Pinot Noir
Technical Data
Composition
100% Pinot Noir (Clones: Pommard, 115 & 114)
Alcohol %
14.1
Acidity
0.580 g/100mL
pH
3.67
Harvest Brix
21.8-25.7
Harvest Date
9/13-9/19/22
Production
1,117 cases
Type
Fess Parker Winery

2022 Ashley's Pinot Noir

Appellation
Sta. Rita Hills
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Wine Spectator
93
Wine Enthusiast
94
Jeb Dunnuck
94
Vinous
92
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$64.00
 
SKU: PN22AV6P


Vineyard Sources
100% Ashley's Vineyard (Blocks W, U & T) located in the Sta. Rita Hills Appellation
Barrel Aging
Aged 10 months in 100% French oak, of which 47% is new
Cooperage
Mercurey, Francois Freres, Sirugue
Technical Data
Composition
100% Pinot Noir (Clones: Pommard, 115 & 114)
Alcohol %
14.1
Acidity
0.580 g/100mL
pH
3.67
Harvest Brix
21.8-25.7
Harvest Date
9/13-9/19/22
Production
1,117 cases
Description

Our single vineyard and small lot releases enable us to deliver some of our finest expressions of Pinot Noir by concentrating on specific vineyards, clonal selections or techniques. Named after Fess' daughter, Ashley, this hillside vineyard site sits only 12 miles from the cold Pacific Ocean with sandy, low vigor soils; a perfect scenario for Pinot Noir.

Bright cherry, strawberry and cranberry fruit flavors interwoven with layers of spice, clove, toast and earthy notes. Big yet polished, this Pinot Noir can be enjoyed now or cellared for 4-7 years. Enjoy!

Wine Critic Reviews
"Ripe cranberries, redcurrants, sappy floral nuances, and underbrush notes all emerge from the 2022 Pinot Noir Ashley's, a classy Sta. Rita Hills effort that picks up more marine and iodine-like nuances with time in the glass. Beautifully balanced, pure, and layered on the palate, it has terrific tannins and nicely integrated acidity." ~ Jeb Dunnuck "This cooler-climate site presents a dense, savory wine in this vintage. Aromas of truffle, mushroom, loam and forest floor meet violet and boysenberry on the nose. The bold palate mixes blackberry with roasted and dried meat flavors, making for a complex experience." ~ Wine Enthusiast "This tilts darker in shade, with boysenberry and plum notes mixed with lively hints of anise, apple wood and chaparral. The polished, gently toasted finish lets the fruit linger prettily. Drink now through 2031." ~ Wine Spectator "...laced with dark cherry, plum, mocha, licorice and expresso. Deep and pliant, with gorgeous textural resonance, the 2022 is a delight. It's a classic Fess Parker wine with a ton to offer. There’s a touch of stem influence (25%), but what really stands out is the succulence of the Pommard clone. Bottling on the earlier side helped preserve much of the fruit." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous


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