Between the 97-point score from JebDunnuck.com and the Forbes seal of approval as a Top American Pinot, Savoy has firmly established itself as a crown jewel of our Anderson Valley portfolio. That being said, the 95-point Anderson Valley Appellation wine is truly the ‘best of the best’ blend—a curated blend of Savoy, Ferrington, and Wendling. These three premium, meticulously tended parcels represent the very peak of Anderson Valley viticulture.
Undeniably beautiful. Expression of cassis, forest mushroom, and a hint of sea air.
While these 95-97 point releases are currently in the memberber archives, we invite you to join our community for our upcoming offerings.
MENDOCINO’S BEST: Anderson Valley, Mendocino Ridge, and Inland Standouts
Ferrington Vineyard
Vintage 2023 on the other hand was long and slow, with below-average temperatures during the summer, extending the time of maturity. Picking went well into October and even early November without moisture, making for an excellent growing season and wines of vibrant elegance and freshness. Still, I was surprised to see high-alcohol levels on many 2023 wines, suggesting that ripening window might have extended too long for some.
While it’s too soon to say exactly how the 2024s turned out without tasting a lot more wines, the vintage was relatively ideal – not too hot (with the exception of extreme heat in early July, with some fruit loss), not too cool, without smoke or fire drama, and the benefits of hearty winter rains and good flowering conditions. Grapes were harvested on the earlier side as a result of the July heat.
| 2023 | Auteur Pinot Noir Anderson Valley | 95 | $60 | ||
| 2023 | Auteur Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard | 96 | $85 | ||
| 2023 | Auteur Pinot Noir Savoy Vineyard | 97 | $85 | ||
| 2023 | Auteur Pinot Noir Wendling Vineyard | 96 | $85 | ||
| 2023 | Auteur Chardonnay Ferrington Vineyard | 95 | $65 | ||
| 2022 | Auteur Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard | 94 | $85 | ||
| 2022 | Auteur Pinot Noir Manchester Ridge Vineyard Tout | 94 | $85 | ||
| 2022 | Auteur Pinot Noir Savoy Vineyard | 94 | $85 | ||
| 2022 | Auteur Pinot Noir Savoy Vineyard Block 19 | 95 | $85 | ||
| 2022 | Auteur Chardonnay Manchester Ridge | 94 | $65 |
Between the 97-point score from JebDunnuck.com and the Forbes seal of approval, this vineyard has firmly established itself as the crown jewel of the Anderson Valley.