Fog Crest Vineyard

Estate Pinot Noir

9.133 ratings
9.47 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Justin Gilman CSW, CSS

This #PinotNoir is tremendous. Opened 1/6/16 and still too early. Lots of time to develop.

Great color. Dark + but not opaque. Zero trace of alc on meniscus.

Unfined & unfiltered, the bottle was simple but opened over a few hours. The nose showed fine blue flowers. Forest floor lifted and deep potent raspberry fruits showed. Subtle spices.

The flavor is layered and continues to change. Great structure and moderate tannin from MLF management. Dense to a vibrant raspberry. Not cola, but stewed cherry. Bing cherry.
This wine will last. I'm grabbing another bottle!

This #PinotNoir is tremendous. Opened 1/6/16 and still too early. Lots of time to develop.

Great color. Dark + but not opaque. Zero trace of alc on meniscus.

Unfined & unfiltered, the bottle was simple but opened over a few hours. The nose showed fine blue flowers. Forest floor lifted and deep potent raspberry fruits showed. Subtle spices.

The flavor is layered and continues to change. Great structure and moderate tannin from MLF management. Dense to a vibrant raspberry. Not cola, but stewed cherry. Bing cherry.
This wine will last. I'm grabbing another bottle!

Jan 7th, 2016
Ryan Wofford

Real good juice. Striking balance between Cali fruit & earth. Enjoyed tasting with the owner. #pinot

Real good juice. Striking balance between Cali fruit & earth. Enjoyed tasting with the owner. #pinot

Jul 16th, 2015
Courtney Cochran

Sommelier/Host hiptastes.com

9.9

This. Was. Amazing. CAlifornia cool, earthy mineral fruit. An *everything* wine. + fairy dust!!

This. Was. Amazing. CAlifornia cool, earthy mineral fruit. An *everything* wine. + fairy dust!!

Nov 15th, 2014
Neil Valenzuela

Pale ruby color. Aromas of cherry, cranberry with a hint of forest and truffle. Nice, smooth Sonoma County Pinot. Good cherry flavors, spice and black tea.

Pale ruby color. Aromas of cherry, cranberry with a hint of forest and truffle. Nice, smooth Sonoma County Pinot. Good cherry flavors, spice and black tea.

Jun 1st, 2023
Campbell Yore

Dynamic with lots of layers; classic Pinot

Dynamic with lots of layers; classic Pinot

Jul 7th, 2019
Natalie Griffin

Darker fruit and some tannins. Well balanced.

Darker fruit and some tannins. Well balanced.

May 7th, 2017
Adriana Casanova

2012...like dark cherry...home

2012...like dark cherry...home

Aug 17th, 2015
Lindsey Schultz

A beautiful Pinot, winner of multiple awards...bought this at the vineyard 8/2015 when we rushed there to catch sunset from their beautiful terrace.

A beautiful Pinot, winner of multiple awards...bought this at the vineyard 8/2015 when we rushed there to catch sunset from their beautiful terrace.

Aug 15th, 2015
Kirsten Sage

$55. GG winner

$55. GG winner

Mar 15th, 2015