2023 Fog-Eater Pinot Noir
2023 Fog-Eater Pinot Noir
The Fog-Eater is our Anderson Valley Appellation Pinot Noir combining several sites from the north western side of Anderson Valley. These dynamic hillside vineyards with weathered sandstone and shale based soils are subject to daily winds and overnight fog, keeping temperatures moderated during the growing season. Our aim with this wine has always been to layer and elevate complexity and showcase this unique northern coastal valley. The 2023 vintage was a cooler vintage overall producing a lifted and ethereal vintage. This might be our favorite vintage of this wine in some time. The nose is lifted and pleasing with savory red fruit, coastal umami, and petrichor. The palate leads with dark red plums, trumpet mushrooms and heirloom red roses. The acidity preserves the tautness and ensures a long persistent finish from the front to the back of the palate. We love the lightness of being of this wine without sacrificing complexity and depth of flavor. It is delicate and incredibly sexy. Pair with a Roasted Chicken or a Mushroom Risotto with some earthy parmesan.
Appellation: Anderson Valley
Vineyards: Clow Ridge, Valenti Ranch & Fashauer
Vineyard Soils: Bearwallow-Wolfy series & Ornbaun-Zeni Complex
Selections: Swan, Dijon 943, 828, Pommard & Rochioli & 667.
Fermentation : 20% Whole Cluster & 100% Native Yeast,
Gravity racked twice
Oak: 100% Neutral French Oak
Elevage: 11 months
Alc : 13.5 %
Drink 2025- 2035
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| Size | 750 ml |
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