Fess Parker - Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County Ashley's Vineyard 2022 (750ml)

Vineyard Sources100% Ashley's Vineyard (Blocks W, U & T) located in the Sta. Rita Hills AppellationBarrel AgingAged 10 months in 100% French oak, of which 47% is newCooperageMercurey, Francois Freres, SirugueDescription 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