96 Points -
'Deep ruby, the 2021 Pinot Noir Fog Dance Vineyard is savory and woodsy, slowly evolving in the glass as it opens to notes of pine sap, black cherry preserve, eucalyptus, and dusty earth. Full-bodied, it boasts expansive fruit that fills the palate with fine tannins, a velvety texture, and a long finish, noted with a core of concentrated raspberry, turned soil, and spices on the finish. It’s long on the palate, with a good freshness underneath to tie this otherwise very opulent wine together- Audrey Frick, jebdunnuck.com, July 2023
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, 28% new
Time in oak: 16 months
Alcohol: 14.9%
TA: 5.7 g/L
pH: 3.58
Cases produced: 341
Unfined and unfiltered