2016 Ashley's Pinot Noir 1.5L

Only 12 bottles released

Appellation

Sta. Rita Hills

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Wine Spectator

Jeb Dunnuck

Vinous

Wine Advocate

or more units

$35.00/unit

Vineyard Sources

100% from Ashley's Vineyard (Blocks 1, W, 8B, T & 4A) located in the Sta. Rita Hills

Barrel Aging

Aged 16 months in 100% French oak, of which 58% were new

Cooperage

Ermitage, Sirugue, Mercurey, Francois Freres, Gillet

Technical Data

Composition

100% Pinot Noir (Clones: Pommard, 115, 777, 667, 114)

Alcohol %

14.1

Acidity

0.547 g/100mL

3.70

Harvest Brix

24.9-26.2

Harvest Date

8/30-9/12/16

Production

24 bottles

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

"I loved the 2016 Pinot Noir Ashley's. This beauty just jumps out of the glass with notes of black cherries, raspberries, scorched earth, spice box, and dried herbs. Rich, medium-bodied, elegant, and seamless, it's beautifully balanced and long, and certainly a great drink." ~ Jeb Dunnuck "Lush spice accents frame the concentrated raspberry tart, dark cherry and pastry flavors. The finish lingers with creamy richness, featuring overtones of dark chocolate. Drink now through 2022." ~ Wine Spectator "...bright, precise and very nicely lifted. Red berry fruit and floral notes are at the core of this attractive, delineated Pinot from Fess Parker. A dollop (25%) of whole clusters adds energy without overpowering the wine." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous