2018 José S. Ferrer Reserve Pinot Noir
José named Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards to honor his loving wife. In turn, we named our finest Pinot Noir to honor José. This is a very select blend, chosen specifically to showcase the quality of our iconic Carneros estate vineyards. The most exceptional blocks from our 335 acre Carneros vineyard are selected each vintage for this bottling.
2018 José S. Ferrer Reserve Pinot Noir
José named Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards to honor his loving wife. In turn, we named our finest Pinot Noir to honor José. This is a very select blend, chosen specifically to showcase the quality of our iconic Carneros estate vineyards. The most exceptional blocks from our 335 acre Carneros vineyard are selected each vintage for this bottling.
Tasting Notes
Expressive aromas of granite and cedar, and the enticing bouquet of fresh rose petals greet the nose.
2018 José S. Ferrer Reserve Pinot Noir
Food Pairings
Mushroom lasagna will bring out the umami notes in this wine. Coffee cured salmon would speak to the rich mouthfeel and fine integrated tannins. A simple grilled halloumi cheese will play with the nuances of this tangy Pinot Noir.
Additional Information
- Composition100% Pinot Noir
- Aging9 months
- AppellationCarneros
- Alcohol14.5%
- TA0.58 g/100mL
- pH3.76
- Production600
During the growing season of 2018 there was an increased amount of rainfall during the spring followed by occasional heat spikes during the early summer. Harvest began about two weeks later than in previous years but was more in line with timing from the years before the drought. The yields were extremely high and the fruit quality was excellent.