The early months of the 2018 growing season were mild and drier than normal, followed by a cool and wet March. Bud break was noted in mid-April with warm temperatures that accelerated growth.

Early fall weather proved ideal with rain waiting until October providing a prolonged harvest window. We harvested our Pinot Noir vines under clear skies on September 28, 2018. 

This complex blend of Pommard, Wadenswil, Dijon 777, 115 and 114 selections barrel fermented 10 months in 23% new French oak before bottling August 29, 2019 with a final alcohol of 13.8%.

Luxurious and balanced now, this wine will cellar gracefully through 2027.

The 2017 Fairsing Vineyard Pinot noir represents the entire 42-acres under vine with select fruit from across varying vineyard blocks. This bottling includes Pommard, Wadenswil, and Dijon 114 selections. 

Fruit for this wine was harvested October 4, 2017 under sunny skies. 

This wine fermented in two-ton fermenters before being moved to barrels. Elevage was ten months in barrel, of which 18% where new French oak sourced from the Billon, Sirugue, and Cadus cooperages with emphasis on the Troncais and Allier forests. 

Bottling occurred August 27, 2018 with a final alcohol of 14.2%. Beautiful now, this wine will cellar well through 2026.

94 Points - James Suckling, 91 Points - Wine Spectator,

91 Points - Vinous, 90 Points - Wine Enthusiast

The 2016 growing season was warm and exceptionaly beautiful. Bud break was noted April 1 with bloom and flower by June 4 with an excellent fruit set. 

The idelic summer temperatures with seasonal heat spikes were tempered by cool nights leading to verásion in July. We harvested our Pinot Noir vines under clear skies on September 11, 2016.

This 2016 Fairsing Vineyard Pinot noir was crafted from fruit from across our rolling hillsides including Pommard, Wadenswil, and Dijon 114.

This wine fermented in two-ton fermenters before moving to barrels, 30% of which were new French oak. It barrel aged 10 months and was bottled August 28, 2017 with a final alcohol of 14.5%.

90 Points - Wine Spectator, 92 Points - James Suckling

Harvested September 9, 2015, this wine was fermented in two-ton fermenters and then moved to barrels, 30% of which were new French oak. It was aged in barrel 10 months and bottled September 24, 2016. 

Our 2015 Fairsing Vineyard Pinot noir represents the entire 43-acre vineyard and includes Wadenswil, Pommard, Dijon 777 and 115 with final alcohol of 14.4%. 

Well balanced with both bold dark fruit and earthy elegance, this wine has a deep garnet color and velvety texture that travels seamlessly from front to back of the palate. 

Expansive savory notes of charred baking spices and cracked black pepper meet ripe black cherry, soft white flowers and oak moss. Enjoy the fruit forward qualities of this warm weather vintage now or cellar through 2025. 

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast

A vibrant and charismatic Chardonnay.

Delicate early spring blooms on the nose and golden crown hue. Lemon buttercream and warm puff pastry flavors mingle on a juicy frame.

There is a lively and fresh thread of acidity and hints of minerality across the palate building to a generous finish. 

Meticulously crafted from Dijon selections, this is a harmonious and balanced Chardonnay. 

Delicate citrus fruits blossom on the mid palate of this elegant Chardonnay.

Fresh mineral and floral notes are met with earthy fig and rich toasted hazelnuts.

This wine features ripe Asian pear, lime zest and lemon curd with a rich reamed honey finish.

A balanced blend of Dijon 76 and 95 selections from vine blocks nestled near the shade of our old-growth Douglas fir tree, this wine barrel fermented nine months in 23% new French oak before bottling in July 2017 with a final alcohol of 13.5%.

Extraordinary now, this classic Oregon Chardonnay will cellar beautifully through 2023.

93 Points - James Suckling, 91 Points - Wine Enthusiast, 90 Points - Wine & Spirits

Lithe and expressive with seductive white flowers and whipped lemon cream on the nose.

Our 2015 Chardonnay balances the bright supple flavors of ripe peach and fresh pear with the rounded richness of cardamon, honey and toasted almond butter. 

The soft entry on the palate is energized with focused acidity and gives way to considerable length.

This combination of Dijon clones 76 and 95 was whole-cluster presses upon harvest and fermented to dryness in select oak barrels in which 30% were new French oak. Barrel aged 10 months, this wine was bottled in July 2016 wth a final alcohol of 14.1%

Ready to enjoy now but if you can keep your hands off of it, this wine will cellar well through 2023.  

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast, 90 Rating Wine Advocate

Fáinne balances earthiness and elegance. 

Framed by broad tannins with a dense enveloping texture that extends to a plush finish. Rich ruby color with hints of earth and light tobacco on the nose and black cherry dancing across the palate.

With refined structure and depth, this wine will continue to evolve in the cellar. 

Enjoy now through 2030.

Fáinne balances earthiness and elegance. A soft entry glides to a strong middle and back palate presence. 

This 2018 compilation features expressive dark fruit flavors, clean minerality and velvety, fine-grained tannins. 

On the nose wafting clove tobacco and dark molasses with black currant and layers of silky texture.

With refined structure and depth, this wine will evolve and age beautifully.

Rich garnet color with classic Fairsing tones of lavender, violet, and ocean spray.

Plummy dark fruit flavors marry with a cola verve on the palate. 

Our barrel-select Fáinne Pinot noir balances earthiness and elegance. A supple entry glides to a strong middle and back palate presence. 

This wine is layered and concentrated, and benefits from an intentional elevage program with emphasis on toasted and spicier barrels, 60% of which are new French oak. 

Distinguished by its finesse and structure, this wine is bound for beautiful development in the cellar. 

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.

We honor Mike McNally’s paternal grandmother Winifred Sullivan with this bottling. 

This beautiful wine opens with a banquet of summer fruit aromas and alluring hints of baked cherry tart.

Lithe and spirited with juicy acidity.  On the palate, wild strawberry, guava, and black tea build richness and texture that glide to a supple and refined finish.   

Enticing rose petal and hints of spice on the nose with summer fruit flavors engaging the palate. Gorgeous depth, supple tannins and a generous finish mark this Sullivan Pinot noir.

A compilation of Dijon 777 (75%), Wadenswil (15%), and Pommard(10%), this wine barrel fermented in French oak sourced from the Billon, Sirugue, and Cadus copperages with emphasis on the Troncais and Allier forests.

Total elevage was 10 months with 22% new French oak before bottling in August 2019 with a final alcohol of 13.4%.

A Fairsing team favorite, this wine will continue to develop in the cellar through 2031.

93 Points - James Suckling

Inviting floral notes with hints of baking spice, this wine has focused and vibrant acidity with rich and silky tannins. 

Lithe and composed with a layered core of juicy red fruits and a lengthy finish.

Our Sullivan Pinot noir is a combination of Wadenswil (43%), Dijon 777 (30%), and Dijon 667 (27%) selections.

This wine barrel fermented in French oak sourced from the Billon, Sirugue, and Cadus cooperages with emphasis on the Troncais and Allier forests. 

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

This wine offers fresh and inviting aromas of strawberry and cherry with floral notes and a hint of caramel. 

Lovely flavors of raspberry and strawberry permeate with a touch of cola and a generous cherry finish.

A captivating combination of Pommard (55%), Wadenswil (25%), and Dijon 777 (20%) selections, this wine fermented in two-ton fermenters and then moved to select oak barrels sourced specifically for our Matriarch Series Pinot noir program.

Elevage was 10 months in 30% new French oak before bottling in September 2016 with a final alcohol of 14.2%.