The nose on our 2011 Anderson Valley Pinot Gris is a striking blend of floral notes of freesia, white peach, and struck flint. A complex wine that is continually evolving in the glass, the palate is full of flavors of beeswax, apricot and Mandarin orange. The mouth is delicate balance between bright acid and a richly textured finish.

Riesling is often described as the most transparent of white wines, reflecting the site and vintage in the glass. Our 2011 Anderson Valley Riesling was harvested in November at the end of a cool vintage and the wine gives a great sense of the year with crisp acidity and flavors of lemon and green apple. Wet rock and struck flint aromas on the nose are complemented by hints of green melon and Asian pear.

Our 2011 Gewürztraminer is loaded with beautiful aromatics of rose petal and tropical fruit. Hints of honeysuckle and lychee add depth to the nose. The tropical and floral flavors continue in the mouth with notes of pineapple, lemongrass, and spice. The cool vintage is reflected in the bright acidity and clean finish of this delicious wine.

The dense aromas of black fig and clove are striking in this classically styled cool climate Syrah. The nose is loaded with notes of black pepper, kirsch, coffee, and rum cake. Many of these flavors carry through in the mouth with additional hints of blueberry, bacon, and toffee. The abundant finely grained tannins indicate that this is a wine built for aging and will reward patient cellaring.

A terraced block of Pommard Clone in Donnelly Creek Vineyard is the core of our 2010 Pinot Noir. The fruit from the terraces provides power and structure to this richly styled Pinot. Aromas of black cherry, cola, and lavender give way to subtle hints of black licorice and toffee in the glass. The palate is dense and long, with flavors of black cherry and plum supported by rich tannins and a weighty finish.

As is typical with Ferrington Pinot Noir, the aromatics of our 2010 are a show stopper – intense red raspberry and Bing cherry with notes of mint, hibiscus tea, cocoa, and caraway. Flavors of sweet plum and pomegranate mingle with hints of cedar and spice box in the mouth. The sweetness of the fruit in the mouth is balanced with bright acidity and a broad rich finish.

This is our sixth vintage of Chardonnay Savoy Vineyard and it has all of the characters that we have come to expect from this great site – aromas of lemon curd and Satsuma mandarin, hints of brioche and honey and an opulent flavor of lemon zest and orange peel in the mouth. The palate is a perfect balance of richness and refreshing acidity that make this a superb food wine.

The aromatics of our 2010 Alder Springs Chardonnay are a lovely blend of lemon and green apple with hints of struck flint and honey. Notes of white peach are complemented by flavors of apricot and orange peel in the mouth. The palate is delicately textured, defined by its crispness long citrus driven finish.

Our 2010 immediately displays the classic hallmarks of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir – an intense aromatic core of black cherry and pomegranate with more subtle notes of forest floor and wild sage. The palate is a lovely blend of sweet black fruits and spicy toast that build on the elegantly defined tannins to give a supple mouthfeel and rewarding finish.

“Floral aromas of fressia and honeysuckle are balanced with notes of fruit including Mandarin orange and baked pear. Flavors of citurs contiue in the mouth while exotic hints of quince and Madagascar vanilla add depth. For a wine of such intensity it is suprisingly light on its fett, with crisp aicd punctuation in the richly textured finish.”

Our second vintage of Riesling from Greenwood Ridge displays classic notes of wet stone and wild flower honey along with pear, passion fruit and sea salt on the nose. Flavors of Key lime and Alphonso mango fill the mouth. Layers of bees wax and lemon zest give richness to the palate which is balanced by intense acidity which provides a cleansing minerality on the finish.