Wine & Spirits

Item Description

Eleven soil types and a variety of Pinot Noir clones and selections, varied terrain plus the daily effects of cooling summer breezes and morning fog combine to produce exceptional wine from our 335 acre estate vines in Carneros. As our understanding and development of our terroir grows, our estate Pinot Noir gains complexity and consistency. This is the 22nd Carneros Pinot Noir we have released.

The 2014 grown season got off to an early start with bud break about two weeks earlier than average. A late winter weather system brought in enough rain to supply the vines through bloom, and mild warm spring weather gave us good fruit set.

Mild weather through the growing season without rain events or heat spikes was optimal for the development of the fruit. The early spring brought on an early harvest with average size yields of excellent fruit. This is looking to be an outstanding vintage.

The nose is greeted with intense deep black fruit, spice box and bramble. The mouth is full, silky and loaded with concentrated blackberry and black cherry with spice and some forest floor. There is just enough sweet oak to support the fruit and the acidity is bright enough to hold it all together. The finish is full and long, bringing you back for another taste.

For more information, visit: https://www.gloriaferrer.com

Donated by: Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards

Item Special Note

Pick Up: School parents (and others who contact us by 9 am on Monday, May 7) can pick up this item at Sebastopol Charter School on Thursday, May 10th, from 12-2pm OR Friday, May 11th, from 1-4pm. Details about pick up location, any additional pick up times, and scheduling a special pick up time will be emailed to winning bidders at the close of auction.

Shipping: If you are not a school parent, this item will be shipped to you at your expense unless you contact us at fundraising@thecharterfoundation.org by Monday, May 7, at 9 am, to elect to pick up the item.

Shipping and insurance fees will be determined at auction close. The Charter Foundation is not responsible for items lost or damaged in transit.

Billing : Credit cards will be automatically billed starting Monday, May 7. If you prefer a different method of payment, please email us at fundraising@thecharterfoundation.org by 9 am on Monday, May 7th.