96 Points -
The 2022 Fog Dance Vineyard Pinot Noir is medium ruby-purple in color. Notes of black raspberries, blood orange, and redcurrant jelly pop from the glass, giving way to nuances of graphite, underbrush, and garrigue. The medium to full-bodied palate is tightly wound and intense, with fantastic tension and super fine-grained tannins, finishing long and savory. Native strains were used for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation and the wine is unfined and unfiltered. Fog Dance Vineyard is from a block located on a hillside in Green Valley south of the town of Forestville in an area noted for its nightly fog intrusion.- Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent, April 2024
Tasting Notes
Exuberant aromas of berries, black cherry and exotic spice aromatics are supported by bright flavors of red and black cherry, blood orange and soy. Velvety, fine grained tannins complement a long finish with subtle clove and citrus nuances.
Historic Acclaim
2021: 96 points, A.F., jebdunnuck.com, July 2023
2019: 96 points, E.B., Rober Parker Wine Advocate, July 2022
2019: 95 points, V.B., Wine Enthusiast, September 2022
2019: 94 points, J.D., jebdunnuck.com, August 2022
2017: 95 points, Jeb Dunnuck, May 2020
2017: 94 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, April 2020
2017: 93 points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, Feb 2020
2016: 94+ points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
2015: 95+ points, Jeb Dunnuck, June 2018
2015: 95 points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, Dec 2017
2014: 93 points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, Oct 2016
2013: 96 points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, Oct 2015
2013: 92-94 points, IWC / Antonio Galloni, Jan 2015
2012: 93 points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, Dec 2014
2012: 91 points, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May 2014
2011: 92–93 points, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May 2013
2010: 92–93 points, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May 2012
2009: 92 points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, Dec 2011
2009: 93 points, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May 2011
2008: 92 points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, Feb 2011
2008: 92 points, Wine & Spirits, Feb 2010
2007: 93 points, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May 2009
2007: 94 points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, Feb 2010
2006: 93 points, Wine & Spirits
Vineyard & Vintage Character
The Fog Dance Pinot Noir is from our organically farmed, estate owned Pinot Noir vineyard on the rolling hills located just to the east of Green Valley Creek. This gorgeous vineyard was planted in 1996 upon Goldridge fine sandy loam soils to several Dijon clones: 667, 777 and 115. The Fog Dance Vineyard, Green Valley Pinot Noir bottling is named for the dance performed by the Pacific fog, drifting through the vineyards and back again to the sea each day. This wine reflects its cool Green Valley terroir, showing the brightness and purity of cherry, berry and cranberry flavors along with an elegant and refined texture.
Wine Details
Oak: 100% French oak, 21% new
Time in oak: 13 months
Alcohol: 14.9%
TA: 5.8 g/L
pH: 3.46
Cases produced: 330
Unfined and unfiltered