2014 Sullivan Pinot noir 1.5
A delicate and lively wine with intriguing depth and layers of red fruit flavors lingering through an extended finish. Soft. floral and expressive.
Fairsing Vineyard’s 2014 Sullivan Pinot noir is deftly crafted from Pommard, Dijon 777, and Wadenswil selections from the east portion of the vineyard.
Aged 10 months in 30% new French oak barrels with a limited production of 200 cases.
Vintage
The 2014 Sullivan Pinot noir is the product of one of the warmest growing seasons on record in Oregon's Willamette Valley. We observed bud break April 11 followed by beautifully gentle rains throughout April and May. Bloom occurred in early June, followed by veraison in early August.
Harvest
Our fruit was in immaculate condition at harvest September 16 with higher than expected yields.
Elevage
This 2014 vintage of our Sullivan Pinot noir is crafted from Pommard, Dijon 777, and Wadenswil selections.
Total elevage was ten months in 30% new French oak to a final alcohol of 13.9%
Case production 200
Exceptional now, this wine will cellar well through 2033
Fairsing Vineyard is managed sustainably in Oregon’s Yamhill- Carlton American Viticulture Area (AVA) with 38 acres of Pinot noir and five acres of Chardonnay in production.
The vineyard is nestled inside an 80-acre Certified Family Forest distinguished by biodiversity, varied topography, and panoramic views of the Northern Willamette Valley.
Fairsing Vineyard is a certified member of the Low Input Viticulture and Enology (LIVE) Association, the Salmon Safe program and the American Tree Farm System.
A veteran of the wine industry since the early 1970’s, Robert Brittan began his career in the Central Valley of California. Robert attended the University of California at Davis, graduating with a degree in Fermentation Science in 1981.
Robert attended the University of California at Davis, graduating in 1981 with a degree in Fermentation Science. His early work includes crafting wines for St. Andrews Vineyard and world-class Cabernet and Chardonnay for Far Niente Winery.
in 1988 Robert joined Stags’ Leap Winery and served as winemaker and general manager for the 240 acres of vineyards, gardens and wilderness that make up the historic Napa site.
In 2004, eager to focus on cool climate vareitals, Robert moved from California to Oregon wine country. In addition to managing his own vineyard and crafting wines for Brittan Vineyards, Robert is the consulting winemaker for select vineyards in the Willamette Valley.
A firm believer that wines are much more compelling as they age, Robert is committed to a minimalist winemaking style and partners with exceptional vineyard sites to craft wines that cellar beautifully.
Since 2012, Robert and his team have been crafting wines for Fairsing that are expressive and distinctive to the property. Robert’s enthusiasm for the varied exposures, geology, micro-climates, and selections across Fairsing Vineyard is reflected in his site-driven wines.
