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Ferren Wines Frei Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016
96 points - limited Up and coming Cult Sonoma Pinot Noir producer! Limited. 96 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "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 that's ideal for drinking over the coming 7-8 years. Readers looking for an up and coming superstar from Sonoma need to get on board." Winemaker Matt Courtney learned what he knows of Pinot Noir on the Sonoma Coast during his eight-year apprenticeship with Helen Turley of Marcassin Vineyards. At Ferren he employs artisan methods crafting his wines in small lots from single-vineyard sources with native fermentation and without fining or filtration.
Ratings on Delectable
Shay A 
Even though I’m a big fan of Ferren’s Frei Rd Chardonnay, this was my first Frei Rd Pinot. Not sure of normal experiences here, but the richness here seems to fall in between Rivers Marie (love) and Aubert (just so so for me). Darker color in the glass…bit of a purple tinge to it. Aromatically it sports potpourri, violets, underripe black cherries, underripe blue fruit and some cedar. Initially, the front palate seems like it will be heavy based on all of the flavors but it turns really elegant. Dark chocolate, a slight roasted character, and spicy fruits. With RM, I get that orange zest note, and with Aubert, I get more alcohol and kirsch. My in between note here is more ripe pomegranate than either of the others. These probably need 5-7yrs from vintage to be in a good spot. Followed over two days and stayed consistent.
Even though I’m a big fan of Ferren’s Frei Rd Chardonnay, this was my first Frei Rd Pinot. Not sure of normal experiences here, but the richness here seems to fall in between Rivers Marie (love) and Aubert (just so so for me). Darker color in the glass…bit of a purple tinge to it. Aromatically it sports potpourri, violets, underripe black cherries, underripe blue fruit and some cedar. Initially, the front palate seems like it will be heavy based on all of the flavors but it turns really elegant. Dark chocolate, a slight roasted character, and spicy fruits. With RM, I get that orange zest note, and with Aubert, I get more alcohol and kirsch. My in between note here is more ripe pomegranate than either of the others. These probably need 5-7yrs from vintage to be in a good spot. Followed over two days and stayed consistent.
9.3
Rob Brobst III
@Paul T- Huntington Beach @Peggy Hadley @Shay A @Eric LaMasters @leon egozi @Eric Shanks @Warren Sapp @Mike Smith @David L @Vanessa D @Anthony De Blasi @Bill Bender @Stanley Barrios thanks Paul. This is a wonderful Pinot!!
@Paul T- Huntington Beach @Peggy Hadley @Shay A @Eric LaMasters @leon egozi @Eric Shanks @Warren Sapp @Mike Smith @David L @Vanessa D @Anthony De Blasi @Bill Bender @Stanley Barrios thanks Paul. This is a wonderful Pinot!!
9.4
Paul T- Huntington Beach
Jeb & WA 96. Spot on,
Jeb & WA 96. Spot on,
9.6
Trent Fletcher
Consumed over three days; ripe, red fruit with a tang and cola spice mid plate; saturated fruit but not sappy; deep and nicely structured; clipped finish but it’s super young; definitely one to buy every release!
Consumed over three days; ripe, red fruit with a tang and cola spice mid plate; saturated fruit but not sappy; deep and nicely structured; clipped finish but it’s super young; definitely one to buy every release!
9.4Paul T- Huntington Beach
Had this sitting awhile, not bad
Had this sitting awhile, not bad
9.6
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