Technical Data
Composition
100% Pinot Noir (Clones: 115, 114, Pommard, 667, 777)
Alcohol %
14.1
Acidity
0.581 g/100mL
pH
3.72
Harvest Brix
24.1-28.9
Harvest Date
10/4-10/23/23
Production
507 cases
Type
Fess Parker Winery
2023 Older Barrels Pinot Noir
Appellation
Sta. Rita Hills
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Wine Enthusiast
90
Vineyard Sources
100% Ashley's Vineyard (Blocks U, W, T, F, G & H) located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation
Barrel Aging
Aged 9 months in 100% neutral 4-year old barrels
Cooperage
Mercurey, Francois Freres, Atelier
Technical Data
Composition
100% Pinot Noir (Clones: 115, 114, Pommard, 667, 777)
Alcohol %
14.1
Acidity
0.581 g/100mL
pH
3.72
Harvest Brix
24.1-28.9
Harvest Date
10/4-10/23/23
Production
507 cases
Description
Our small lot bottlings enable us to deliver some of our finest expressions of pinot noir by concentrating on specific vineyards, clonal selections or techniques. The "Older Barrels" Pinot Noir is aged for 11 months exclusively in four-year old, or "neutral", French barrels. The absence of new oak allow for a more delicate, sophisticated wine showcasing purity of fruit flavors.
This wine shows attractive dark cherry, raspberry and floral notes on the nose. Cherry and cranberry fruit is backed up with firm acidity, minerality and spice flavors on the palate. Enjoy!
Clone 115 Pinot Noir has remained a very small project - 14 barrels of wine - delivering some of our finest expressions of Pinot Noir