Hartford Court Pinot Noir Fog Dance Vineyard 2017

Green Valley of Russian River Valley, California Wine Advocate 93 points! Vinous 94 points! Jeb Dunnuck 95 points! Hartford Court Fog Dance Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are from the winery’s organically farmed, estate-owned Pinot Noir vineyard on the rolling hills located just to the east of Green Valley Creek in the Russian River Valley. This gorgeous Pinot Noir vineyard was planted in 1996 upon Goldridge fine sandy loam soils to several Dijon clones: 667, 777 and 115. The stunningly beautiful Chardonnay vineyard was planted in 1998 using Dijon Chardonnay Clone 96 and ENTAV 809. The Fog Dance Vineyard is thus called because of the dance performed by the Pacific fog, drifting through the vineyards and back again to the sea each day. “Medium ruby-purple colored, the 2017 Pinot Noir Fog Dance Vineyard is a little closed to begin, opening out to Black Forest cake, mulberries and kirsch scents plus hints of dark chocolate, wild thyme, lavender and charcuterie. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers fantastic intensity with loads of red berry and savory layers and a pleasant chew to the texture, finishing with an herbal lift. 317 cases were made.”—Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate, 93 points! “The 2017 Pinot Noir Fog Dance Vineyard is creamy and voluptuous in the glass, with tremendous richness. A wine of real substance, the Fog Dance is going to need at least a few years to come together. Red and purplish fruit, pomegranate, blood orange, lavender and star anise build as this potent Pinot shows off its multi-faceted personality.”—Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 04/20, 94 points! Enjoy Hartford Court Pinot Noir Fog Dance Vineyard with roast pork, grilled salmon, and rich vegetarian dishes.