2016 Fáinne Pinot noir 1.5
Fáinne, ring or full circle in Irish, honors the intertwining farming and merchant heritage of previous generations of the Fairsing Vineyard owners.
Each Fáinne vintage is meticulously crafted in the cellar from select barrels encompassing the finest fruit from across the estate.
A deft blend of Pommard (60%), Wadensvil (20%), and Dijon 777 (20%), this wine barrel-aged 16 months in 40% new French oak with a final alcohol of 14.4%.
The barrel select Fáinne Pinot noir balances earthiness and elegance and is framed by broad tannins with a dense enveloping texture.
Deep ruby in color with hints of earth and light tobacco on the nose. Layers of rich black cherry dance across the palate and mingle with spice and white pepper through a lingering finish.
This wine is destined for beautiful development in the cellar and will reward the collector through 2030.
Harvested September 7, 2016, this wine was fermented in two-ton fermenters and then moved to barrels, 40% of which were new French oak. It was aged in barrel 16 months and bottled December 7, 2017.
Our 2016 barrel select Fáinne Pinot noir represents the finest of Fairsing Vineyard. Selections contained in this bottle include Pommard 60%, Wadenswil 20%, and Dijon 777 20% with final alcohol of 14.4%.
Limited production of 120 cases / 32 magnums
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Varietal | Pinot noir |
| Varietal Composition | 20% Wadenswil
20% Dijon 777
60% Pommard |
| Appellation | Yamhill-Carlton |
| Vineyard | Fairsing Vineyard |
| Harvest Date | 09/07/2016 |
| Acid | 6.3 |
| PH | 3.51 |
| Aging | 16 months, 40% new French Oak |
| Alcohol | 14.40% |
| Wine Style | Barrel select |
| Volume | 1.5 liter |
| Bottling Date | 12/07/2017 |
| Cases Produced | 120 |
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.
Densely planted on south facing slopes in ancient marine sedimentary soils, Fairsing 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, the American Tree Farm System and are original signatories of the Willamette Valley Oak Accord.
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 has crafted wines for Far Niente Winery, St. Andrews Vineyard and served as general manager with Stags’ Leap Winery for 16 years. In addition to managing his own vineyard and crafting wines for Brittan Vineyards, Robert is the consulting winemaker for a few 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.
