2016 Dardis Pinot noir 1.5
Fairsing Vinyard honors Mary Ann McNally’s paternal grandmother Hannah Dardis with this addition to our Matriarch Series of distinct estate wines.
Poised and elegant, the Dardis Pinot noir is characteristic of a classic Yamhill-Carlton Pinot noir with silky texture, dark fruit flavors, and structured tannins.
Both on the nose and on the palate dark cherry and blueberry flavors permeate this velvety wine. The refined tannin framework is balanced and layered with a savory minerality.
Crafted from Dijon 115 and Pommard from the western bowl of Fairsing, this wine fermented in two-ton fermenters before moving to barrel. Darker and higher impact barrels are sourced for the Dardis program from coopers Taransaud and Mercurey.
Total elevage was 10 months in 30% new French oak before bottling in August 2017 with a final alcohol of 13.8%.
Incredible now, this wine will cellar well through 2028.
92 Points - James Suckling, 90 Rating - Wine Advocate
The 2016 growing season was warm and exceptionaly beautiful with warm temperatures and bud break April 1 and bloom in early June.
The warm summer temperatures with seasonal heat spikes were tempered by cool nights. Verásion was in early August and we harvested our Pinot noir vines under clear skies on September 9.
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Varietal | Pinot noir |
| Varietal Composition | Dijon 115 and Pommard |
| Appellation | Yamhill-Carlton AVA |
| Vineyard | Fairsing Vineyard |
| Harvest Date | 09/09/2016 |
| Acid | 6.1 |
| PH | 3.54 |
| Aging | 10 months new French oak |
| Alcohol | 13.80% |
| Volume | 1.5 liter |
| Bottling Date | 08/28/2017 |
| Cases Produced | 433 |
92 Points - James Suckling.com
Attractive, ripe cherry and boysenberry aromas here with hints of raspberries in a fresh, appealing mode. The palate has an array of fine, grainy tannins that carry a very bright, upbeat and approachable layer of ripe, red cherry-berry flavor. Drink now". – Nick Stock, November 30, 2018
90 Points - Wine Advocate
Pale to medium ruby-purple in color, this wine opens with black cherries, dark berries, touches of black licorice, underbrush and purple flowers with earthy notes. Light to medium-bodied, it fills the mouth with black fruits flavors, framed by firm tannins and tons of freshness, finishing earthy. Enjoy now through 2022. – 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.
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.
