Ferren Wines

Frei Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

Sonoma Coast

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Located near the village of Graton in the rolling hills south of the Russian River, Frei Road Vineyard produces a wine of great complexity, tension, and minerality.

Vineyard

This vineyard has been farmed by the Martinelli family for generations, and continues to be tended by George Martinelli. A mild climate graces this corner of Sonoma, and Chardonnay grapes ripen slowly in the well-draining Goldridge soil. Located near the village of Graton in the rolling hills south of the Russian River, Frei Road Vineyard produces a wine of great complexity, tension, and minerality.

Color

Red

Grape Varieties

Pinot Noir

Appellation

Sonoma Coast

Farming

Sustainable

Alcohol

14.8%

Reviews

"A bombastic Pinot Noir"

Jeb Dunnuck' - October 3, 2019 "The 2016 Pinot Noir Frei Road Vineyard saw slightly more new oak and spent 18 months in one-third new barrels. Its deeper ruby color is followed by a smoky, meaty bouquet that carries ample spice box, chocolate, sweet earth, and forest floor. It's rich, has a big mid-palate, and ripe tannins, all making for a bombastic Pinot Noir."

"Wonderful freshness, finishing very, very long. Wow!"

Wine Advocate - October 3, 2019 "The 2016 Pinot Noir Frei Road Vineyard is medium ruby colored with a nose of granite, lilac, crushed blueberries, concentrated black cherries and berries plus savory sparks and even a hint of bitter chocolate—lots of latent layers on the nose. Light to medium-bodied, it offers loads of concentrated flavors in the mouth (earth, spice and fruit), well structured by ripe tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing very, very long. Wow!"

"Elegant and layered"

Wine Spectator - October 3, 2019 "Elegant and layered, offering concentrated cherry tart, dark plum and raspberry flavors, with ample sandalwood and Asian spice notes. The finely textured and lithe finish features lively minerality, revealing hints of cocoa powder"

"Exuberant personality"

Vinous - October 3, 2019 "The 2016 Pinot Noir Frei Road is a big, lush wine. Black cherry, plum, new French oak, licorice and spice flesh out as this full-throttle, intense Pinot shows off its exuberant personality. It will be ready to drink with minimal cellaring, although another year or two in bottle will help the tannins soften."

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