For years I have loved the outstanding values by Fairsing Vineyard. This family owned site is well-known for their outstanding Chardonnay and Pinot Noirs. Stewards of their land, Mary Ann and Mike McNally purchased Fairsing Vineyard in the summer of 2005, with the purchase of approximately 200 acres of harvested forestland. Then in October 2006 eighteen acres of vines were successfully planted and trellised with the assistance of Oregon’s collegial winegrower community. Vineyard development continued at roughly five acres per year, with a total of thirty-eight acres of Pinot noir and five acres of Chardonnay currently under vine. Vines at Fairsing are nestled among one-hundred acres of forest, and seventy acres have been reforested with 18,000 conifers, 3,000 deciduous trees, and more than 6,000 native shrubs. This is a gorgeous, scenic location that is a must visit for any Pinotphile.
Winemaker Robert Brittan makes incredible wines for Fairsing and his namesake brand. His new wines showed beautiful poise and weight from the 2019 vintage. Do not miss out on the 2019 Fairsing Vineyard ‘Sullivan’ Pinot Noir (OB, 93) which is fresh and vibrant with lovely stony accents. Learn more about these outstanding wines at fairsingvineyard.com and here are my reviews of the new wines by Fairsing Vineyard.
2021 Fairsing Vineyard ‘Yamhill-Carlton’ Chardonnay- The 2021 ‘Yamhill-Carlton’ Chardonnay by Fairsing Vineyard offers plenty of flavor density and concentration with good underlying tension once on the mouth. Layers of butterscotch, ripe mango and Japanese pear all connect with stony minerals on the palate. Enjoy now and over the next eight to ten years. Drink 2023-2031- 93
2018 Fairsing Vineyard ‘Yamhill-Carlton’ Pinot Noir- Rich and layered from this outstanding vintage, the 2018 ‘Yamhill-Carlton’ Pinot Noir by Fairsing shows ripe red and dark fruit flavors with hints of menthol and salty undercurrents. Forward and delicious, enjoy now and over the next eight years. Drink 2023-2031- 91
2019 Fairsing Vineyard ‘Sullivan’ Pinot Noir- The 2019 ‘Sullivan’ comes from a range of Pinot Noir clonal selections, as this was stored in 30% new French oak for ten months before bottling. Red currants, red raspberry and Earl Grey tea all fill the palate, with plenty of citrus rind and stony mineral accents. Medium-bodied and extremely well-balanced, enjoy now and over the next ten years. Drink 2023-2033- 93
2019 Fairsing Vineyard ‘Dardis’ Pinot Noir- White truffle with cigar box, tart wild raspberry and tea leaf all fill the nose. The palate is soft and round with a silky mouthfeel. Layers of rich red and dark fruits parade on with minerals, citrus water, and tobacco leaf all meld on the palate. Enjoy this beauty now and over the next decade. Give this an hour in the decanter if you can’t resist opening now. Drink 2023-2033- 93