Today we share the great values of 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 stunning location in the Willamette Valley.
The wines are made by famed vintner Robert Brittan who has made some seriously consistent wines for Fairsing Vineyard as well as his namesake wine. Check out the delicious 2023 ‘Yamhill-Carlton’ Pinot Noir (OB, 92) which packs a punch from this warm vintage. I love the 2023 Fairsing Vineyard ‘Dardis’ Pinot Noir (OB, 94) which has loads of salty character and a generous core. Learn more about these outstanding wines at fairsingvineyard.com and here are my reviews of the new wines by Fairsing Vineyard.
2022 Fairsing Vineyard ‘VIntage Blanc de Blanc’ Sparkling Wine- The 2022 Fairsing Vineyard ‘VIntage Blanc de Blanc’ Sparkling Wine shows green apple and mango notes on the palate with nutty and salty nuances. Drink 2026-2032- 91
2023 Fairsing Vineyard ‘Yamhill-Carlton’ Chardonnay- The 2023 Fairsing Vineyard ‘Yamhill-Carlton’ Chardonnay is delicious, beautifully-textured stuff with is loaded with salty tension. Ripe pineapple and buttered French bread combines with shades of banana on the palate. Drink 2026-2032- 92
2023 Fairsing Vineyard ‘Yamhill-Carlton’ Pinot Noir- A really nice showing, the 2023 Fairsing Vineyard ‘Yamhill-Carlton’ Pinot Noir shows loganberry and red rose petals on the nose alongside citrus rind notes. The palate is soft and inviting with refined tannins and a smooth mouthfeel. Drink 2026-2032- 92
2023 Fairsing Vineyard ‘Sullivan’ Pinot Noir- The 2023 Fairsing Vineyard ‘Sullivan’ comes from several Pinot Noir clonal selections, as this was stored in 30% new French oak for ten months before bottling. This is lush on the mouth with terrific volume and weight. Wild mushroom notes combine with loads of red and dark fruits and shades of red licorice on the palate. The texture and salty nuances are outstanding. Drink 2026-2040- 94
2023 Fairsing Vineyard ‘Dardis’ Pinot Noir- The beautiful 2023 Fairsing Vineyard ‘Dardis’ Pinot Noir offers shows lingonberry and black tea notes on the nose alongside shades of
white pepper and blackberry compote. The palate is elegant and rich with terrific viscosity and salty tension. Drink 2026-2040- 94
2023 Fairing Vineyard ‘Kenney’ Pinot Noir- The 2023 ‘Kenney’ was sourced from vines set on marine sedimentary soils. Rose petals and shades of black licorice combine with black truffle notes on the nose. The palate is dense and concrzeratied with some good verve and weight. A generous core of red and dark fruits greet you alongside salty minerality. Drink 2026-2040- 93