FEL Wines

Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

9.0235 ratings
9.050 pro ratings
Anderson Valley, North Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
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Top Notes For
Al Shikoh

bright, medium ruby, slightly tawny rim; aromatic, black cherry, pomegranate, sage, light oak influence; slightly sweet red fruit, lively acidity, light tannin, 14.1% ABV; aged 16 months 36% new French oak, named after founder’s mother Florence Elsie Lede who was a home winemaker; $33

bright, medium ruby, slightly tawny rim; aromatic, black cherry, pomegranate, sage, light oak influence; slightly sweet red fruit, lively acidity, light tannin, 14.1% ABV; aged 16 months 36% new French oak, named after founder’s mother Florence Elsie Lede who was a home winemaker; $33

Jan 21st, 2020
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.7

Incredible #pinotnoir from #andersonvalley #californianwine intense aromas and lovely floral and Smokey complexity. One of the best Pinots I’ve had lately.

Incredible #pinotnoir from #andersonvalley #californianwine intense aromas and lovely floral and Smokey complexity. One of the best Pinots I’ve had lately.

Sep 11th, 2018
Sarah Stierch

Food & Wine Editor Sonoma Valley Sun

8.1

No nose, boring fruit, tannic.

No nose, boring fruit, tannic.

May 10th, 2018
Eric Urbani

Cliff Lede makes this

Cliff Lede makes this

May 6th, 2018
Kellin

Phenomenal Anderson Valley Pinot. Held up to a delicious and hearty pizza and complimented the ripe tomatoes in the sauce. If you see it, buy it!

Phenomenal Anderson Valley Pinot. Held up to a delicious and hearty pizza and complimented the ripe tomatoes in the sauce. If you see it, buy it!

Nov 25th, 2017
Michael Chelus

Cherry, cranberry, raspberry, loamy earth, oak and currant. Good structure and moderate tannins.

Cherry, cranberry, raspberry, loamy earth, oak and currant. Good structure and moderate tannins.

Oct 10th, 2017
Emily Straffen

Not the first time I've posted a FEL Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. Can't get enough of the burn of the high alcohol (14.5%!) and rush of acidity balancing out the cherry cola, oak and vanilla.

Not the first time I've posted a FEL Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. Can't get enough of the burn of the high alcohol (14.5%!) and rush of acidity balancing out the cherry cola, oak and vanilla.

3 people found it helpfulApr 24th, 2017
Todd Stone

Medium garnet with a slight translucence. Good nose- oak and dark red/black fruits. While still cool it was smooth with black plum, black cherry, oak and a touch of earth.

Medium garnet with a slight translucence. Good nose- oak and dark red/black fruits. While still cool it was smooth with black plum, black cherry, oak and a touch of earth.

1 person found it helpfulMar 24th, 2021
Lede Family Wines

The 2013 vintage is a blend of clones including Pommard, Mt. Eden, Martini, and Dijon from various vineyards in Anderson Valley. It was aged for 14 months in 60 gallon French oak barrels, 38% of which were new. 2,347 cases were made.

The 2013 vintage is a blend of clones including Pommard, Mt. Eden, Martini, and Dijon from various vineyards in Anderson Valley. It was aged for 14 months in 60 gallon French oak barrels, 38% of which were new. 2,347 cases were made.

1 person found it helpfulApr 22nd, 2015
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.2

First time for this gorgeous Pinot Noir. Don't have any idea where I bought this! Rich cherry berry fruits. Great in mouth feel. Delicious. Had with a Pork Roast. CB 92

First time for this gorgeous Pinot Noir. Don't have any idea where I bought this! Rich cherry berry fruits. Great in mouth feel. Delicious. Had with a Pork Roast. CB 92

Mar 6th, 2016