WHAT MAKES OUR WINE SPECIAL:
vineyards
family
winemaker
locale
WHAT MAKES OUR WINE SPECIAL:
VINEYARDS
Our family’s own Ferrington Vineyard (and select others) set the stage for the craft we bring to Fathers + Daughters wines.
FAMILY
We are on a multigenerational journey to share the flavor and hospitality of the Anderson Valley with wine lovers everywhere.
WINEMAKER
F+D friend, neighbor and winemaker, Phil Baxter, applies his remarkable skills to making Fathers + Daughters wines exceptional.
LOCALE
It’s pretty special to “Taste at the Top.” Discover a one-of-a-kind introduction to our wine while overlooking the scenic Anderson Valley.
WHAT MAKES OUR WINE SPECIAL:
FEATURED WINE
2018 Ella’s Reserve Pinot Noir
Winner
2022 SF International Wine Competition Gold Medal
The 2018 vintage started out very dry and unseasonably warm. February brought the necessary rainfall to get us back on track and push back bud break a few weeks. As Spring continued, the weather oscillated between rain and warm weather creating near perfect conditions for flowering and fruit set. The long bloom resulted in small loose clusters with berries of varying sizes, known as “hens and chicks.” Not only does this provide adequate airflow to resist mold, it provides great phenolic development of the grapes. Though the harvest was very large, the quality was very high and the vines were in perfect balance, resulting in wines which display maximum site expression and intensity.
Classic in style, the 2018 Ferrington is bright and focused with aromas of violets, crushed cherry, citrus peel and plum. Fresh summer fruit dominates the mouth with flavors of red currant, black cherry and bramble. A firm acidity and smooth mouthfeel lead to a long mineral finish of wet riverstone, black tea and delicate strawberry.
“A full-bodied reflection of Anderson Valley character.”
– WINE ENTHUSIAST
FERRINGTON IN FOCUS
Anderson Valley wine growing.
Our family’s Ferrington Vineyard has a rich history, bringing care and craft to the growing of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewurztraminer since 1996. This land was first planted in 1969 by Balvern Vineyards and was purchased by our family’s patriarch, Kurt Schoeneman, in 1996.
With a cool climate similar to the legendary Burgundy growing region in France, it’s no wonder that we source most of our grapes from storied Ferrington Vineyard.
Other wineries we have joined in partnering with Ferrington include: Williams-Selyem, Arista, J. Davies, Schramsberg, Poe, FEL, Auteur, Saxon Brown, Flowers, Black Kite, Texture and others.
+ OWNER
Kurt Schoeneman
+ TOPOGRAPHY
160 acres/80 under vine including sloping hillsides, North to South, at 400 feet elevation
+ VARIETALS
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gewurtztraminer
+ CLONES
667/777/115/828, Pommard
+ ROOTSTOCKS
101-114, SO4
LISTENING TO THE LAND SINCE 1996
The birth of our daughter, Ella, in 2012 inspired us to create our wine label.
Fathers & Daughters founders, Sarah Schoeneman and Guy Pacurar.
The grapes we source have a voice. We listen intently.
We invite you to join our celebration of wine, family and life.
Fathers and daughters. Big and little chairs too!
Our family’s patriarch, Kurt Schoeneman, and Ella.
We will sell no wine before daughter Taylor approves.
Tastings at the Top at Ferrington Vineyards are not to be missed.