2016 Sullivan Pinot noir 1.5
Noted for its excellent depth and structure, our Sullivan Pinot noir is continually marked by layered fruit flavors and refined tannins.
Our 2016 and Sullivan Pinot noir is generous and plump with summer strawberry on the nose with a hint of orange spice.
Crafted from Wadenswil and Dijon 777 selections, this wine fermented in 1.5-ton microbins and then moved to barrels, 30% of which were new French oak.
Total elevage was 10 months before bottling in August 2017 with a final alcohol of 13.2%.
Enticing now, this Sullivan Pinot noir will mature beautifully in the cellar through 2029.
93 Points - James Suckling, 92 Points - Wine Spectator, 90 Rating - Wine Advocate
Harvested September 5, 2016, this wine was fermented in 1.5 macrobins and then moved to barrels, 30% of which were new French oak. Brighter and spicier barrels are sourced for the Sullivan program from coopers Sirugue (Allier forest) and Billon (Jura forest). This wine aged in barrel 10 months and was bottled August 28, 2017.
Our 2016 Pinot noir Sullivan represents the east portion of the Fairsing Vineyard. The selections contained in this bottle include Wadenswil and Dijon 777 with final alcohol of 13.2%.
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Varietal | Pinot noir |
| Varietal Composition | Wadenswill and Dijon 777 |
| Appellation | Yamhill-Carlton AVA |
| Vineyard | Fairsing Vineyard |
| Harvest Date | 09/05/2016 |
| Acid | 5.7 |
| PH | 3.57 |
| Aging | 10 months new French oak |
| Alcohol | 13.20% |
| Volume | 1.5 liter |
| Bottling Date | 08/28/2017 |
| Cases Produced | 413 |
92 Points - Wine Spectator
Spirited and plump, this version features fresh cherry and tart blueberry fruit flavors, accented by orange peel and savory spice notes, finishing with refined tannins. Drink now through 2024" - Tim Fish, January-February 2019
93 Points - James Suckling.com
"This is a cut above the rest, in terms of quality, with very attractively ripe and fresh red-cherry and red-plum aromas, leading to a plush and supple palate that carries a considerable array of supple, long and silky tannins. Excellent depth here. Drink or hold." - Nick Stock, November 30, 2018
90 Points - Wine Advocate
"Pale to medium ruby-purple with warm red and black cherries and baked cranberries on the nose plus suggestions of underbrush, violets, black earth and spice. Light to medium-bodied and very fresh in the mouth with grainy tannins and warm black and red fruits flavors, it finishes long with spicy accents." - Erin Brooks, August 2018
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.
Wine maker Robert Brittan's extensive winemaking experience ensures Fairsing Vineyard wines reflect the abundant beauty and complexity of the estate.
Robert Brittan completed his education at UC Davis and moved to Napa Valley, where he crafted wines for Far Niente and Saint Andrews among others. After 16 years with Stags’ Leap Winery as Winemaker and Estate Manager, Robert headed north to fulfill his dream of making Pinot noir and Syrah from unique sites in cooler climates.
With over 40 years experience tending grape vines and crafting wines, Robert is the consulting winemaker for select vineyards in the Northern Willamette Valley.
Since 2012 Robert and his team have been crafting wines for Fairsing that are distinctive and expressive of the property. Robert's enthusiasm for the varied exposures, geology, micro-climates, and selections across Fairsing Vineyard is reflected in his site-driven wines. Robert feels Pinot noir and Chardonnay lend themselves to many wonderful interpretations, depending on the soils and microclimates where they are grown.
