Nose
The 2012 Fog Dance Chardonnay displays bright aromas of rangpur lime, Meyer lemon and orange blossom.
Palate
The flavors of mandarin orange, green apple and preserved lemon meld together with a mineral-driven finish, reflecting its cool Green Valley terroir.
Growing Conditions
The 2012 vintage was marked by a beautiful growing season, which produced very concentrated wines in the Green Valley of Russian River Valley. The Fog Dance Vineyard Chardonnay is sourced from our estate-owned, organically farmed vineyard directly in the Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA. This stunningly beautiful vineyard was planted in 1998 using Dijon Chardonnay Clone 96 and ENTAV 809 and is planted upon the locally famous, Goldridge fine sandy loam soil (sometimes referred to as ‘moon dust’ due to it’s ultra-fine and almost fluffy texture). Fog Dance Vineyard Chardonnay 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 fresh fruit brightness and amazing transparency, along with a refined and mineral-driven texture. It is one of our small production single vineyard designated wines.
Bottling
Unfined and unfiltered
Aging
16 months, 100% French oak, 29% new
