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2018 Ferren Frei Road Vineyard Pinot Noir

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Latest Sale Price

August 13, 2023 - $61

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RATINGS

95Wine Spectator

This beauty sparkles with savory, anise and red tea notes that stretch out steadily, while the core of bitter cherry, damson plum and blood orange fruit flavors asserts itself subtly. The savory edge adds focus and length to the finish, along with a subtle mineral note. Long and refined.

95Vinous / IWC

Blood orange, exotic spice, mint, cedar, sweet pipe tobacco and dried herbs lend notable aromatic presence.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.