2022 Ashley's Pinot Noir

Appellation

Sta. Rita Hills

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Jeb Dunnuck

Vinous

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

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 "...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