FEL Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013Anderson Valley

FEL is the winery in Anderson Valley which Cliff Lede founded after purchasing the famed Savoy Vineyard and years before, Breggo Cellars. FEL are the initials of Cliff’s mother, Florence Elsie Lede. We just tasted this last week alongside the FEL Savoy Pinot Noir and really enjoyed this current vintage. We know of Ferrington Vineyard thanks to Williams Selyem and think it is one of the best vineyards in Anderson Valley today. “Ferrington is perhaps our most consistent vineyard in its aromatic character from vintage to vintage. The 2013 is loaded with intense aromatics of pie cherry, raspberry, and a hint of cola. Rich flavors of strawberry, rhubarb, and hints of nutmeg are reminiscent of a great slice of pie. Yet bright acidity and supple tannins keep this delicious wine fresh and never cloying. While this beautiful wine is drinking splendidly now, patience will be rewarded as it ages gracefully for a decade or more.”