2014 Hartford Court Fog Dance Vineyard Blanc de Noirs
94 points, Courtney Humiston
$140
750ml
The nose opens with bright aromas of cherry scone and crisp apple, followed by blood orange and toasted hazelnuts on the palate. The wine’s vibrant acidity and delicate mousse create a lively, balanced finish that makes it an ideal companion for both celebrations and everyday enjoyment.
The 2014 Fog Dance Brut Blanc de Noirs captures the character of the Green Valley and offers a fresh, yet complex expression of Pinot Noir. Experience the elegance of this sparkling gem with every sip.
94 points, Courtney Humiston
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Very chalky and dusty, showing golden raspberries and grapefruit on the nose as well as a burst of red raspberries and juicy cherries with pits on the palate. Brioche too. Rich and satisfying with a clean, dry finish. 88 months en tirage. Dosage 0 g/L. Disgorged 2024. Drink or hold."
Courtney Humiston, JamesSuckling.com, October 2025
Vineyard & Vintage Character
Fog Dance Vineyard is an estate vineyard in Green Valley of the Russian River Valley. It is on predominantly Goldridge Fine sandy loam soils and experiences cool fog intrusion most days during the growing season.
Hand harvested at night. Clusters are whole cluster pressed using Champagne cycle before moving drectly to used French oak barrels for fermentation. Native primary and ML. Aged in old French oak barrels for 15 months. Bottled then aged en tirage for 88 months. Disgorged August 2024 with zero dosage.
