2006 FE CIEGA Pinot Noir -- THE OJAI VINEYARD Shopping Cart
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-- 2006 FE CIEGA Pinot Noir
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One might assume that since we have such a mild climate here
in southern California,
the wines would not vary much from year to year, but that is simply not the
case. Annual rainfall, weather and crop load are three of the main reasons for
vintage variations. The wine from the Fe Ciega vineyard illustrates those differences--despite
the fact that Rick Longoria does such an admirably consistent job farming his
vineyard.
We have gone from a super intense wine in 2003 (tiny crop),
to a lavishly rich wine in 2004 (hot year), to a lively and nuanced one in 2005
(heavy winter rainfall, big crop, ideal weather), to a concentrated and fresh
one in 2006 (moderate crop, cool summer).
The 2006 that we offer now is terrific because it is
intensely flavored while maintaining focus and freshness. As always, Fe Ciega
offers lots of pretty floral and herb aromas with its blackberry fruit and an
intriguing rustic, animal character that comes through in the finish. Although
young, this wine drinks beautifully today.