Vineyard: Fogline Estate

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Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Fogline Vineyards

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2014 Fogline Vineyards Zephyr’s Block Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

14.1% alc., pH 3.23, TA 0.66, 145 cases, $38. Sourced from the estate vineyard located at an 850 foot elevation at the fogline in the Petaluma Gap region. Old Wente and Dijon 76 clones. · Light golden yellow color and clear in the glass. The nose offers aromas of apple, pear, caramel and scrub brush. Nicely composed, with juicy flavors of apple, lemon wafer, pear, peach, mango and butterscotch budini. Slightly creamy on the palate with some length and an inviting cut on the finish. Score: 90. Reviewed March 12, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Fogline Vineyards Zephyr’s Block Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

14.3% alc., pH 3.23, TA 0.66, 145 cases, $38. Grapes are from the oldest plantings in Fogline’s Estate Vineyard. Old Wente and Dijon 76 clones. Aged up to 10 months in French oak. · Moderately light golden yellow and clear in the glass. A California styled Chardonnay with plenty of aromatic and flavor richness. Scents of baked apple, lemon, honey and sea breeze, lead to a discreetly concentrated palate of apple, pear, lemon and caramelized banana flavors. Plenty of juicy acidity balances the fruit load. An enjoyable wine, especially for those who prefer generous oak input. Score: 89. Reviewed August 15, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Fogline Hillside Block Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., pH 3.60, TA 0.62, 95 cases, $55. Released October 2015. Fogline Estate Vineyard in the Petaluma Gap. Clones 115, Pommard, Swan and Mt. Eden. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Uplifting aromas of Bing cherry, dark red raspberry, baking spice and mulch. Thoroughly satisfying, with vivacious flavors of cherry, raspberry, spice, cola and dried herbs. Balanced t n’ a with a pleasing cherry and cranberry appointed finish. Still very solid the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle meaning the wine has somewhere to go in the cellar. Score: 91. Reviewed March 12, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Fogline Fogline Neighbors Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., pH 3.55, TA 0.65, 72 cases, $65. Released October 2015. A blend of three vineyards on the western face of Sonoma Mountain: Sun Chase (1200 feet elevation), Janian (900 feet elevation) and Fogline (850 feet elevation). Clones 667, 777, 115, 114, Pommard, Mt. Eden and Swan. 30% whole cluster fermentation. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. The nose evolves slowly over time in the glass, eventually giving hi-tone aromas of black cherry, black raspberry and seasoned oak. Dark fruited on the palate with inviting intensity that carries over on the fruit-dominated finish. The slightly sinewy tannins are folded in, and the barrel management is ideal. Still inviting the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Can be enjoyed now, but has the balance to last. Score: 91. Reviewed March 12, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 Fogline Vineyards Fogline Neighbors Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., pH 3.50, TA 0.60, 72 cases, $65. Released April 2014. A blend of the Sun Chase Vineyard and Fogline Vineyard, both on western face of Sonoma Mountain. Clones 667, 777, 115, Pommard, Mt. Eden and Swan. · Moderate reddish purple hue in the glass. An array of aromas fill the glass including forest floor, black cherry and spicy oak. Vivid and juicy on the palate with great harmony and presence. The bold flavors of raspberry, cherry, and boysenberry are accented with a touch of spice and earthbound flora. The toothsome tannins are well integrated and the finish is long and lush. Score: 92. Reviewed August 15, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 Fogline Vineyards Hillside Block Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.67, TA 0.58, 95 cases, $65. Released October 2013. The first single vineyard Pinot Noir from the estate Fogline Vineyard located in the Petaluma Gap region on a ridge on Sonoma Mountain. Elevation is 850 feet and fog runs up to the boundary of the lowest elevation blocks. Clones 115, Pommard, Swan and Mt. Eden. Aged in 33% new French oak. · Moderate reddish purple hue in the glass. Delicate aromas of Bing cherry, spice and rose petal. Plenty of grip and intensity on the palate that features ripe cherry fruit accented with spice and subtle oak. Very satisfying, with a smooth texture, good tannic sinew, and a generous finish. Score: 91. Reviewed August 15, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »