Fog Crest Vineyard was established in 1998 in the Russian River Valley American Viticultural Area of Sonoma County, California.
The 2018 Laguna West Pinot Noir has a wonderful body and bright red color with cocoa, coffee, and allspice notes. The first sip offers a broad mouthfeel with a supple mid-palate ending with a vibrant touch of acidity.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Aging
12 months
Bottling Date
August 2019
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
The vineyard soils are dominated by the Wilson Grove formation, a sandstone ridge that used to be beachfront property 3 to 5 million years ago. This fine-grained, marine sandstone yields the locally famous Goldridge-Sebastopol sandy loam soils. These influences combine to create a classic Burgundian terroir in the Russian River Valley.
Production Notes
2018 was despite a warm February, a cooler growing season in comparison to the previous few seasons. A cooler spring meant bloom lasted longer than usual, but the fruit set was consistent. Summer temperatures were moderate, with fewer heat spikes than in recent years. Veraison started later as well. Yields varied depending on site, variety, and clone but were above average.