Nose
Pure aromas of red currant, berries, black plum and floral notes are supported by bright flavors of red and black cherry, blood orange and soy.
Palate
Velvety, fine grained tannins compliment a long finish with subtle clove and citrus nuances.
Growing Conditions
2012 followed two very cool and low yielding vintages and returned us to what many consider a more normal vintage. 2012 has given us wines in a wonderful combination of fruit intensity, expression of terroir and structure. 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 Vineyards, 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.
Bottling
Unfined and unfiltered
Aging
17 months, 100% French oak, 38% new
