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Vineyard: Fog Dance
| Owners | Dan Hartford, Jennifer Hartford |
| Appellation | Green Valley of Russian River Valley |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
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Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2009 Hartford Court Fog Dance Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.5 alc., pH 3.66, TA
0.56, 350 cases, $60. From an organically farmed estate vineyard planted in Goldridge fine sandy loam with
primarily Dijon clones 667 and 777. Aged 15 months in 40% new French oak barrels. Unfined and unfiltered.
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Dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Complex aromatic profile with scents of exotic berries, citrus peel and
forest floor. Very different tasting from other wines in the lineup. Dark red and purple fruits are vivid and
brightened by perceived heightened acidity (minerality) and caressed by soft tannins. Impressive aromatic
intensity and length on the finish. Very good (+).
Reviewed April 4, 2012
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2009 Hartford Court Fog Dance Vineyards Green Valley of Russian River Valley Chardonnay
14.6% alc.,
pH 3.52, TA 0.55, $60. Named for the dance performed by the Pacific fog that drifts through the vineyards and
back again to sea each day. Planted in 1998 to Dijon Chardonnay clones 95, 96 and 809. Aged 15 months in
20% new French oak barrels. Inaugural vintage of this bottling.
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Light straw color in the glass. Aromas of
green apple, pear, lemon curd and petrichor. Flavors of baked pear, lemon, apple and brown butter. Rich, yet
refined and crisp. Very good (+).
Reviewed April 4, 2012
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2009 Hartford Court Fog Dance Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.5 alc., pH 3.66, TA 0.56, 350 cases, $60. From an organically farmed estate vineyard planted in Goldridge fine sandy loam with primarily Dijon clones 667 and 777. Aged 15 months in 40% new French oak barrels. Unfined and unfiltered. · Dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Complex aromatic profile with scents of exotic berries, citrus peel and forest floor. Very different tasting from other wines in the lineup. Dark red and purple fruits are vivid and brightened by perceived heightened acidity (minerality) and caressed by soft tannins. Impressive aromatic intensity and length on the finish. Very good (+). Reviewed April 4, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2009 Hartford Court Fog Dance Vineyards Green Valley of Russian River Valley Chardonnay
14.6% alc., pH 3.52, TA 0.55, $60. Named for the dance performed by the Pacific fog that drifts through the vineyards and back again to sea each day. Planted in 1998 to Dijon Chardonnay clones 95, 96 and 809. Aged 15 months in 20% new French oak barrels. Inaugural vintage of this bottling. · Light straw color in the glass. Aromas of green apple, pear, lemon curd and petrichor. Flavors of baked pear, lemon, apple and brown butter. Rich, yet refined and crisp. Very good (+). Reviewed April 4, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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